Republicans Urge Minorities To Get Out And Vote On Nov. 3 - GoFuckYourself.com

uno · 10-30-2004, 11:41 AM

http://www.theonion.com/news/index.php?issue=4043&n=1

MIAMI, FL?With the knowledge that the minority vote will be crucial in the upcoming presidential election, Republican Party officials are urging blacks, Hispanics, and other minorities to make their presence felt at the polls on Wednesday, Nov. 3.

"Minority voters should make their unique voices heard, especially the African-American voting bloc, which is always a major factor in every election," said Florida Republican Party voter-drive organizer Mark Monreal, as he handed out flyers at a community center in the mostly black Miami neighborhood of South Farms. "That's why we put up hundreds of brightly colored banners featuring Martin Luther King Jr. and the 'Vote November 3' reminder. We needed to make sure they know when we want them at polling places."

"You can't walk through a black neighborhood here in Miami without seeing our 'Don't Forget Big Wednesday!' message up on a billboard, tacked to a phone booth, or taped to a bus shelter," Monreal added. "The Republican Party has spared no expense in this endeavor."

GOP committees in Ohio, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Oregon, and Florida have spent more than $3 million on pamphlets, posters, stickers, and T-shirts bearing such slogans as "Put America First?Vote On The Third!" and "November 3rd Is Your Time To Be Heard."

Monreal's group is joined by hundreds of local organizations, such as the Black Republicans For Maryland. While the Black Republicans do not actually include any black members, the group describes itself as "dedicated to communicating a strong message to members of the African-American community."

"We're aiming not just to get black people to vote, but to mobilize them to come together for one specific day of minority empowerment," Baltimore County Black Republicans For Maryland president Mitchell Williams said. "As Republicans, we truly believe that, by coordinating the minority vote across the nation, we can put minorities in their proper place. We believe we know what's best for the whole country."

Republicans are eager to point out the differences between their drive and those of other get-out-the-vote organizations.

"Strange as it is to say it, we're non-partisan," Monreal said. "We don't care if the minority voter is part of the vast majority of non-whites that traditionally votes Democrat. What's important to us is that we get them to the polls bright and early on the third day of November, so that they feel like they've participated in this year's election."

Monreal said Republican volunteers will be available to drive minorities to polling places on Nov. 3.

"We'll even stay at home with them the day before, to help them prepare for the act of voting," Monreal said. "We'll engage in concentrated one-on-one tutoring the entire day, to make sure these voters focus on the important act of voting, rather than going outside, reading newspapers, or watching television."

Republican Party leaders expressed pride in what they characterized as a true alternative to other programs that encourage voting, such as Rock The Vote.

"Let's be honest," Republican National Committee chairman Ed Gillespie said. "The Bush camp has been criticized for ignoring the minority vote for some time, especially during the last election. This project is our way of correcting that misperception. The Bush camp is extremely concerned about the black vote, especially in places like Florida, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. This year, on Nov. 3, we'll make a concerted effort to welcome minority voters into our own special camps with open arms."

God I love the onion.

Basic_man · 10-30-2004, 11:58 AM

The elections doesn't end on NOV. 2 ???

hottoddy · 10-30-2004, 12:04 PM

Minorities and liberals are supposed to vote on the 3rd.

crockett · 10-30-2004, 12:32 PM

If they could get away with that I bet they would try.

Rictor · 10-30-2004, 01:54 PM

Naa, they aren't so public about their election fixing.

Fake Nick · 10-30-2004, 01:54 PM

Shooter · 10-30-2004, 01:55 PM

Read this a few days back, great article.

uno · 10-30-2004, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by crockett
If they could get away with that I bet they would try.

They tried it last election. Republican operatives put up flyers in black churches and communities telling them to vote a day late.

baddog · 10-30-2004, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by uno
They tried it last election. Republican operatives put up flyers in black churches and communities telling them to vote a day late.

OT: did you get my ICQ?

hottoddy · 10-30-2004, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by uno
They tried it last election. Republican operatives put up flyers in black churches and communities telling them to vote a day late.

Just like the democrats hand out cigs and crack to get homeless people to register.

DX · 10-30-2004, 10:55 PM

Sad part... half the Democrats that see this will believe this is real simply because it was posted on the internet. and will quote it endlessly til the end of time.

stocktrader23 · 10-30-2004, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by DX
Sad part... half the Democrats that see this will believe this is real simply because it was posted on the internet. and will quote it endlessly til the end of time.

It's not half the democrats, it's half of everyone on the net.

Babagirls · 10-30-2004, 11:12 PM

uno · 10-30-2004, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by baddog
OT: did you get my ICQ?

The one about a random sale?

uno · 10-30-2004, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by hottoddy
Just like the democrats hand out cigs and crack to get homeless people to register.

Is it illegal to give incentives for people to register? I could be wrong but I thought it was only illegal to tell them HOW to vote.

10-30-2004, 11:41 AM	#1
uno RIP Dodger. BEST.CAT.EVER Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NYC Area Posts: 18,450	Republicans Urge Minorities To Get Out And Vote On Nov. 3 http://www.theonion.com/news/index.php?issue=4043&n=1 MIAMI, FL?With the knowledge that the minority vote will be crucial in the upcoming presidential election, Republican Party officials are urging blacks, Hispanics, and other minorities to make their presence felt at the polls on Wednesday, Nov. 3. "Minority voters should make their unique voices heard, especially the African-American voting bloc, which is always a major factor in every election," said Florida Republican Party voter-drive organizer Mark Monreal, as he handed out flyers at a community center in the mostly black Miami neighborhood of South Farms. "That's why we put up hundreds of brightly colored banners featuring Martin Luther King Jr. and the 'Vote November 3' reminder. We needed to make sure they know when we want them at polling places." "You can't walk through a black neighborhood here in Miami without seeing our 'Don't Forget Big Wednesday!' message up on a billboard, tacked to a phone booth, or taped to a bus shelter," Monreal added. "The Republican Party has spared no expense in this endeavor." GOP committees in Ohio, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Oregon, and Florida have spent more than $3 million on pamphlets, posters, stickers, and T-shirts bearing such slogans as "Put America First?Vote On The Third!" and "November 3rd Is Your Time To Be Heard." Monreal's group is joined by hundreds of local organizations, such as the Black Republicans For Maryland. While the Black Republicans do not actually include any black members, the group describes itself as "dedicated to communicating a strong message to members of the African-American community." "We're aiming not just to get black people to vote, but to mobilize them to come together for one specific day of minority empowerment," Baltimore County Black Republicans For Maryland president Mitchell Williams said. "As Republicans, we truly believe that, by coordinating the minority vote across the nation, we can put minorities in their proper place. We believe we know what's best for the whole country." Republicans are eager to point out the differences between their drive and those of other get-out-the-vote organizations. "Strange as it is to say it, we're non-partisan," Monreal said. "We don't care if the minority voter is part of the vast majority of non-whites that traditionally votes Democrat. What's important to us is that we get them to the polls bright and early on the third day of November, so that they feel like they've participated in this year's election." Monreal said Republican volunteers will be available to drive minorities to polling places on Nov. 3. "We'll even stay at home with them the day before, to help them prepare for the act of voting," Monreal said. "We'll engage in concentrated one-on-one tutoring the entire day, to make sure these voters focus on the important act of voting, rather than going outside, reading newspapers, or watching television." Republican Party leaders expressed pride in what they characterized as a true alternative to other programs that encourage voting, such as Rock The Vote. "Let's be honest," Republican National Committee chairman Ed Gillespie said. "The Bush camp has been criticized for ignoring the minority vote for some time, especially during the last election. This project is our way of correcting that misperception. The Bush camp is extremely concerned about the black vote, especially in places like Florida, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. This year, on Nov. 3, we'll make a concerted effort to welcome minority voters into our own special camps with open arms." God I love the onion. __________________ -uno icq: 111-914 CrazyBabe.com - porn art MojoHost - For all your hosting needs, present and future. Tell them I sent ya!

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