By Todd Starnes
Some members of the military serving in Afghanistan were given “incorrect ballots” and may not be allowed to vote in the presidential election, according to the father of one of those soldiers.
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Michael Boynton, of Valrico, Fla., told Fox News that his son is one of the disenfranchised soldiers who may not be able to vote.
“He said they gave out the ballots and before they could do anything — like mark them, they were ordered to return them,” Boynton said. “He said they were told the ballots were incorrect — but they were never given the so-called corrected ballots.”
That was five weeks ago — and as of today those soldiers have not been given new ballots, he said.
The Federal Voting Assistance Program said in a statement they are researching the matter.
“FVAP is completely nonpartisan and works to ensure that service members are aware of their right to vote and have the tools and resources to do so — from anywhere in the world,” FVAP Acting Director Pam Mitchell told Fox News.
Boynton said his son, who is in the Army, had a chance to look at the disputed ballots and they seemed correct.
He said it’s an outrage that his son and other members of the military may not be able to vote.
“As a parent I find this appalling and unconstitutional,” he said. “Not to allow our men and women who are putting their lives in danger on a daily basis to vote?”
Boynton placed the blame on the Obama Administration.
“Our troops do not believe President Obama is a strong commander or leader,” he said.
Even more disappointing for the proud military father — the 2012 presidential election would have been a landmark moment in his 21-year-old son’s life.
“This would have been the first time for our son to have voted,” Boynton said.
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I am a history buff. One of the books that I have read was Campaigning with Grant by Horace Porter. In it Ported says that US Grant, Commander of the Army of the Potomac, later President, acted as a election supervisor (I forget the proper title) for the soldiers in the Army from the state of Illinois and for the rest of the soldiers, during the presidential election of 1864. This would be like Norman Schwarzkopf doing it during Desert Storm. The commanding General of the Army was ensuring that his soldiers could vote during a war. All of this leads to a question, where are the brass?
First this is absolutely a travesty that anything would come in the way of our military hero's exercising that prescious right to vote that they fight for on our behalf. Second, if 30 days of early voting and electronic voting machines are ok in the states, why couldn't you just set up "precincts' in each area of the world and let the folks vote that way? Lot more time, no need to paper ballots or wrong ballots…
Nothing the Kenyan born muslim does surprises me.
Sorry folks, we aren't hearing the full story in the article, nor in the negative comments. I can't speak for those in basic training, but while in Afghanistan the last 8 months, I can't count how many reminders to register to vote absentee I've seen on AFN commercials…and I don't watch that much TV. Additionally, each unit is required to have a voting assitance officer. Next, FVAP.gov made it very easy for ANY US citizen to register to vote absentee, request an absentee ballot from their state, or simply submit a federal absentee write-in ballot. Finally, Soldiers and US citizens mailing their ballots from Afghanistan get their ballots sent priority mail FOR FREE and receive a tracking number from the post offices. So, this isn't the government's or military's fault.
Heather Miller is the typical Obama idiot. The soldiers were no to stupid to get the ballot you imbecile. Learn to read.. They were given a ballot that was "wrong", it was taken from them and NOT replaced. Get your head outta Obamas butt and get a life. Obama dosent follow any laws, especially during this election season.
You know Robert, you show your lack of intelligence. I was taught in school and by my parents that, anyone that calls people names is only because they lack character and feel they must call other people names and put them down to make themselves feel better. You must have a very, very low self-worth because you, along with others on here only seem able to call names, not post true facts.
Michael, ypou hit it right on the head. With an ID needed, the Dems would lose thousands of fradulent votes they depend on.
In all the elections in the past 30 years the DemocRATS have made a concerted effort to supress the military vote. FACT. Every Presidential election they try to get as many mil;itary votes denied as possible, but only Obama has pulled these latest tricks, but of course, he feels he's above the law.
Keith must be drinking the Obama koolaide. The Militart is 80% Against Obama. Bur the Obama lemmings don't know that because they only listen to the DNC talking points (LIES).
When I was in the Army, the company officers would gather all the enlisted and lower officers and handed us the ballots to vote. I would think it is still done like that. So if the Military opposes Obama, why would it deny the proper documents to their service members to vote Obama out of office?
So true Bill.. But what would you expect form a dishonest President and administration. Obama lied, Our people died.
LOL M. Milleris just an Obama troll.
I am a military spouse and take great offense to Meredith Miller saying that the military member in this story is too stupid to get a ballot! Have you ever worked as hard as a military member or had to deal with the demands of war and trying to make sure you were able to vote in a non traditional way? Not to mention dealing with situations at age 21 that most people have family to help support them through! Are you military affiliated? If so that makes your comments even worst! We are not only stressing over who and how to vote, deployments, as well as the loss of several amenities and morale programs but we stress over the lack of support through our nation! So get off your high horse and before you call someone stupid maybe take minute to understand their life a little better!
I am a military spouse and take great offense to Meredith Miller saying that the military member in this story is too stupid to get a ballot! Have you ever worked as hard as a military member or had to deal with the demands of war and trying to make sure you were able to vote in a non traditional way? Not to mention dealing with situations at age 21 that most people have family to help support them through! Are you military affiliated? If so that makes your comments even worst! We are not only stressing over who and how to vote, deployments, as well as the loss of several amenities and morale programs but we stress over the lack of support through our nation! So get off your high horse and before you call someone stupid maybe take minute to understand their life a little better!
Funny, I voted weeks ago from a tent in the Middle East. Didn't wait to be told, took the initiative and got my ballot via email and mailed it in. I hate when folks perpetuate the stereotype of the dumb, entitled military dope who needs to be led by the hand.
Once we take the government back we should find these solders and officers that disenfranchised our troops and Court-martial them and give them a dishonorable discharge.
My son is over in Afghanistan and still hasn'tt received a ballot to vote. It makes me angry and I wonder how many others never received a ballot.
Why why why does this come up every election?
We need this issue fixed and we need it now.
AS A NY'ER living abroad for 24 yrs. this was the first time I've ever had difficulty obtaining a absentee ballot from Suffolk Co. I had to apply three times: 1) while in the country in May 2012, again by mail and a third time via DMV.NY. I was rejected the first time for checking primary "and" general election. Through persistence we got it right the third time. Voting bias or bureaucratic incompetence… you tell me.
My active duty Air Force husband and I tried to get our absentee ballots in the first week of August and were told the deadline had passed.
I would just ask Mr Boynton, to only speak for his son and himself……he does not know what the troops think.
Online or via email is the way to vote if you are outside of your registered State
That's the plan. Military not voting, because they all know, we all know…MILITARY WILL VOTE MITT.
Kristen I was not ever registerd to vote when I was in the military and they still made me vote were you there when I was in.
The Dems know that the military will vote overwhelmingly Republican and every election cycle it's the troops who are putting their lives on the line who have their votes stolen from them! This is BS and needs to stop! Early voting is also a recipe for fraud and is compounded by not having to show ID or proof of citizenship. This country is being destroyed from within by people who are here illegally.
I served 25 yrs in the army and the last presidential election I did not vote. That was the first one that I hadn't participate in since I was 18 years old and joined the service. Neither candidate swayed my vote at that time, this is why Obama got into office. I have voted already by early voting.Plz ppl get out and vote you do have a voice and it needs to be heard.Stop the finger pointing at president bush that is still going on by the obama team.
I served 25 yrs in the army and the last presidential election I did not vote. That was the first one that I hadn't participate in since I was 18 years old and joined the service. Neither candidate swayed my vote at that time, this is why Obama got into office. I have voted already by early voting.Plz ppl get out and vote you do have a voice and it needs to be heard.Stop the finger pointing at president bush that is still going on by the obama team.
Here in Mesa County, we are probably the most conservative county in Colorado. As of today, 67% of registered voters have voted. My point is, DON'T BELIEVE THE POLLS! When I hear the polls, I think of 2010 and smile. The silent majority is alive and well….and they don't show up in the polls.
I served 25 years in the Air Force and voted in every Presidential election. What is not commonly known though is that all of the ballots cast by military members are treated as absentee ballots, which means they are rarely included in the overall vote count. In most cases they are tossed after the election without ever being counted.
My daughter is in the U.S. Air Force. Requested ballot twice as per military regulations and instructions. She will not get to vote. And no one can tell her why. This is happening throughout our military.
She can be trusted with 40 million dolled air craft, Follow orders and die for this country if need be, but she can not vote. Obama knows the military do not like him and his corrupt government is suppressing OUR SOLDIERS, OUR PROTECTORS, OUR CHILDREN'S, VOTES. This man and his minions are criminals.
and need to be PROSECUTED for this and much, much more. GOD (should you still believe) HELP US ALL.
Pretty convenient….don't you think. To everybody…..this person that calls himself president and commander and chief has nothing but hate for this country, he has his own personal agenda and it does not include anything "good" for this country. Bottom line….there is only one in control here….and his name is GOD! Obama will face the ultimate wrath as many of us will! He already knows who is going to win this election! I pray that it is not Obama…but it is not my plan.
My son is active military. He applied for a absentee ballot from WI over a month ago. He never got it!
My son is active military. He applied for a absentee ballot from WI over a month ago. He never got it!
http://thehill.com/blogs/floor-action/senate/265925-gop-senators-thousands-of-ballots-unlikely-to-reach-military-voters
http://thehill.com/blogs/floor-action/senate/265925-gop-senators-thousands-of-ballots-unlikely-to-reach-military-voters
Why is it that if a minority is asked for ID to prove who they are before they vote, the dems get all worked up, but, if the troops that protect their freedoms are not given their opportunity to vote, the libs and Dems don't seem to care. HIPPOCRITES
Why is it that if a minority is asked for ID to prove who they are before they vote, the dems get all worked up, but, if the troops that protect their freedoms are not given their opportunity to vote, the libs and Dems don't seem to care. HIPPOCRITES
How does this happen in our society that the very people that lay down their lives have no rights. They have no right to vote on their Commander in Chief. Then make the time to allow them the right that they are putting their lives on the line for even if we need to delay the final outcome for heavens sake.
This is such a non-issue.
ONE soldier's father complains and all of sudden its Obama fault.
What a collection of nutty, innocently naive, charmingly ignorant, some sincere, modern-day racists (and ol' school bigots, low income, low education, low information voters.
Welcome to the Fox News bubble – where facts go to die.
This is dispicable conduct beyond reprehention! This is Voter Fraud plain and simple! The Dems and Obama are at the bottom of this!
This is dispicable conduct beyond reprehention! This is Voter Fraud plain and simple! The Dems and Obama are at the bottom of this!
This is dispicable conduct beyond reprehention! This is Voter Fraud plain and simple! The Dems and Obama are at the bottom of this!
This is dispicable conduct beyond reprehention! This is Voter Fraud plain and simple! The Dems and Obama are at the bottom of this!
My daughter, in the military did everything she could to be able to vote. Not happening. This is criminal, and something needs to happen to let them vote, even if it means holding off the election results.
This is happening because the military polls 78% for Romney. A phone call from Obama could have fixed it.
Back in LATE AUGUST the Pentagon said the system "was broken" that allows the military to vote, and that it could not be fixed in time. Two months.
Do we not enforce any ethical or moral standards since the corrupt Marxist and his whites-hating wife took over?
My daughter, in the military did everything she could to be able to vote. Not happening. This is criminal, and something needs to happen to let them vote, even if it means holding off the election results.
This is happening because the military polls 78% for Romney. A phone call from Obama could have fixed it.
Back in LATE AUGUST the Pentagon said the system "was broken" that allows the military to vote, and that it could not be fixed in time. Two months.
Do we not enforce any ethical or moral standards since the corrupt Marxist and his whites-hating wife took over?