Anyone else wonder if controlling husbands oversaw their wives' votes?

(posted as a response on another thread but then occurred to me that I haven't seen this theory discussed here .... not that I see everything that gets posted )

One drawback of paper ballots (mail in or the ones you fill in at the polls) is that it is more likely that the husband knows how his wife votes.

A controlling husband could insist that she show her filled out ballot to him before she mails it.

A controlling husband could look over her shoulder when she is filling it out at the polling place. (He isn't supposed to but I'm going to bet that many election officials won't stop that unless it is too blatant).

I can't help but wonder if this contributed to the unexpected women's vote for TSF.

To be clear, I think paper ballots are the way to go - but we should at least consider whether spousal control of the vote is a real issue. (and yes, it could go both ways - but I'm sure like DV, much more prevalent in one direction than another.) One possible mitigation would be to counsel at-risk women to be prepared to use the assistive device (like have a bout of arthritis that morning or something). Since that is a little more like a traditional booth, it would be harder for the man to peek over her shoulder unless he was specifically authorized to assist her.


Thoughts?

(You will like this) "Bohemian Trumpsody" - Marsh Family adaptation of "Bohemian Rhapsody"

Well executed musically PLUS has many chilling reminders (images) of what really happened on Jan 6th, and why those locked up for their actions that day DESERVE to be there (and probably deserve longer sentences than they got).

Put the woman in charge.

I know this has been posted before, but I can't get enough of this song

"Society" (Live) - Eddie Vedder ft. Liam Finn - Water on the Road

For a little Labor-oriented fun - Johnny Cash, One Piece at a Time

For a more serious Labor Day song, go on over to appalachiablues' thread, Sixteen Tons, Johnny Cash (I Owe My Soul to the Company Store)

That one has an important but somewhat depressing description of "company towns". And the video is, of course, excellent.

But being a Cash fan, I immediately thought of this somewhat more humorous tune. Enjoy!

A reminder that RFK Jr was always a GOP Op

ICYMI : full video of Josh Shapiro speaking at Philly rally

And there are other videos there from the rally and MSNBC's coverage.

https://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/watch/full-video-gov-shapiro-rallies-democrats-in-philadelphia-216574021695

Anyone else catch "Higher Ground" as they were filing out of the rally? Very appropriate.

Not sure if it was this version, but it might have been. This is my fave. (PFC versions are often my fave versions of songs, even for Ripple by the Dead.)

You beat me to it but I'll post this one anyway

Maryland: Please support Angela Alsobrooks for US Senate

She is up against your former Gov, Hogan, who is usually described as "moderate" and "popular".

She is black and female. Current 538 polling report shows her only 8 points ahead and below the 50% support line. As you know, 8 points can disappear rather quickly once the bashing and trashing starts.

It would be GREAT to lock in this Senate seat with this accomplished woman.

From NPR (back in May, just after the primary, but still relevant):

https://www.npr.org/2024/05/14/1251470402/maryland-senate-race-hogan-alsobrooks-trone