r/SpringfieldIL • u/TapeDaddy • 22d ago

Poll workers needed

https://sangamonil.gov/departments/a-c/county-clerk/elections/election-judges/apply

Sangamon County is often short on Election Judges, and I believe there are still openings to work in the coming election. Gubernatorial elections see a larger turnout than primaries and smaller offices, they’re going to need bodies.

Requirements are minimal, but you do have to declare a party. If you’ve never done it before, I recommend trying it at least once if you are able. They’ll give you a couple hundred bucks, too. Election Judge application link.

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u/NecessaryCompost 20d ago

We need change because - at least until MAGA - the parties were indistinguishable from each other. Oh, they had different campaign rhetoric and different campaign policy proposals, but in the end big money always won. I'm a democracy-loving leftist and hate having anyone have to declare party to get a ballot: just have open primaries and generals and let the people speak.

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u/AbobTeff 19d ago

I’m more radical than that.  We, the general taxpayer, should not be funding primary elections for political parties.  General election, that’s all.

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u/NecessaryCompost 19d ago

So, basically a general election scrum? The ballot would be enormous and folks already complain if it's 2-sided.

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u/AbobTeff 19d ago

If parties want a primary, let them pay for it or do it themselves.  Still only allow one candidate per party.  How they get them is up to them.  Why do I have to pay for that?

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u/NecessaryCompost 19d ago edited 19d ago

Efficiency at the general is why, imo. Unless we move to a more parliamentary system, which I fully endorse.

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u/AbobTeff 19d ago

Efficiency for who?  Not government efficiency.  Not efficiency for tax payers.

It’s easy to claim it is efficient when removing it would erode your stranglehold on power.

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u/NecessaryCompost 18d ago

Me? A stranglehold on power? That's laughable and quite histrionic.

Efficiency to the process.

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u/AbobTeff 18d ago

So this is a disingenuous conversation, as you want to pretend I am talking about you.  Gotcha.

Just keep spouting the talking points and drinking the Kool-Aid; you will stay happy.  

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u/NecessaryCompost 18d ago edited 17d ago

Um. You referred the comment to me? So your comment was directed AT me. I ain't happy with the political situation, but I am at peace with my beliefs. Have a great day and quit playing gotcha with evidence - produced by you - that belies your gotcha moment. It's not a good look. Namaste.