It's difficult to get a poll watcher in the act—but I managed to do so, on camera, during the last election:http://www.colorlines.com/articles/watch-colorado-poll-watcher-report-high-concentration-people-color …
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This white dude was basically FURIOUS that black and brown voters were voting. And just as furious that they got free coffee!
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He's part of a group of whites that show up to polling stations with different levels of monitoring and intimidation of voters of color.
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Poll watchers were already kinda scary in 2012. I can't imagine how bad they're going to be under Trump's call this year.
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@marymad@ChrisSnyderFox and attempting to intimidate them as well. -
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That hurt my feelings, not sure if that was what you wanted. I thought I was adding to the convo. Sorry I offended you.
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I'll think about what you've said. Thanks
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lol are you a parody? This foolish woman chastises you for agreeing with her, and you apologize and slink away.
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did someone post her tweet on a web page for racist jackasses?
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yeah, her Twitter feed.
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Is "poll watching" code for intimidation? It sounds like it. Somebody needs to watch the watchers.
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Yes. And if you read the rest of m thread, you'll find that exactly what I did: watch the watchers.
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Eventually we know he's going to suggest that they go "prepared for trouble".
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@ChrisSnyderFox Obama campaign called for Dem poll watchers in 08 and 12 to watch them.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@ChrisSnyderFox REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE. Womynspailing. A disgusting practice.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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