Liberty Maven

The Virginia GOP has gained permission from the State Board of Elections to require anyone voting in the Virginia Republican primary to sign an oath to vote for the GOP nominee in the general election, no matter who the nominee is. The news story is here.

This is getting ridiculous. When I first read this actual news story I thought I was reading satire. But apparently it is true. There are reports that some people will not vote in the GOP primary because of this coercion. Some people actually take oaths seriously. I certainly wish those elected officials who swear to uphold the Constitution took that oath seriously.

Also, on the Virginia State Board of Elections web site it states:

“No person may intimidate, threaten or coerce any other person: for registering or voting; for urging or aiding persons in registering or voting; for purposes of interfering or influencing how a person chooses to vote or not vote; or for purposes of preventing a person from voting.”

I guess they can argue that the Virginia GOP is not a “person”. I suppose I could agree that they aren’t human in this case. What country do I live in again? What is happening to America?

The argument is that the GOP of Virginia are worried that the Democrats will “meddle in their Virginia open primary.” Well, I say why shouldn’t the Democrats be permitted to vote for a Republican in an open primary. Who is the Virginia GOP afraid of?

I think we know the answer to that. Perhaps a certain Texas Congressman who is gaining support from all colors of the political spectrum.

(Hint: It’s Ron Paul)