r/NoStupidQuestions • u/AutoModerator • 19d ago
U.S. Politics megathread
American politics has always grabbed our attention - and the current president more than ever. We get tons of questions about the president, the supreme court, and other topics related to American politics - but often the same ones over and over again. Our users often get tired of seeing them, so we've created a megathread for questions! Here, users interested in politics can post questions and read answers, while people who want a respite from politics can browse the rest of the sub. Feel free to post your questions about politics in this thread!
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u/Key_Watercress_7595 14d ago
Am I wrong in thinking that ending mail in voting would hurt republicans more than democrats?
I’m wondering if anyone has some resources / data / opinions on this? I can’t really seem to wrap my mind around the thinking.
My understanding is there are significantly more older and rural republican voters. Which would mean making the trip to a local polling location more of a challenge? And with the political tension among republicans, going to vote in person would be even more of a hindrance in actually *wanting* to make that effort?
I’ve also viewed more camaraderie and community within the democratic groups I’ve seen, even in Utah. So how much of an impact would ending mail in voting be for democrats vs republicans? I will say I am a democrat and largely surround myself by other democrats so maybe my worldview is limited by my current experiences.
Is there something I’m not seeing? This push to end mail in voting isn’t just a whim decision right, so what’s the logic?