Barbara Bachmeier: Woman Kicked Off Alaska Ballot For Being Homeless
Barbara Bachmeier is at a completely different place in life from where she was less than a year ago, but despite her efforts, the Division of Elections has removed her name from the congressional ballot in Alaska. Why? Because she doesn’t meet the 12 month residency requirement for the state. See, just 10 months ago, Bachmeier was homeless.
Newser reports that Barbara now owns a home in Anchorage, and also has a job as a real estate agent. Now that the army veteran is trying to run for Congress, however, the Division of Elections is denying her, saying that, because she lived in a camper shell on the back of her truck less than a year ago, she doesn’t technically meet the 12-month residency requirement to run, despite the fact that she did live in Alaska.
According to The Anchorage Daily News, Bachmeier stated:
“I knew I could run for the House and represent these people well because I have experienced homelessness as a product of the VA not helping me.”
Alaska Native News reports that the complaint against Barbara Bachmeier was filed by attorney Scott Kendall on behalf of two Alaska voters, Scott Smestad and John Nelson, although the former candidate believes that the complaint actually originated from her competition, Gabrielle LeDoux.
When she asked if she was involved, LeDoux replied, according to Newser, that:
“I actually don’t think that’s a relevant question. I think the only important question is whether or not Barbara Bachmeier was constitutionally eligible to run in this district. And the Division of Elections found that she had not lived in the district long enough. You know, somebody tried to get away with something, but the division didn’t let them do it.”
Do you think that Barbara Bachmeier should be allowed to run for Congress, despite being homeless for two of the last 12 months?
Tags : barbara bachmeier, barbara bachmeier alaska ballot, barbara bachmeier anchorage ballot, congress hopeful kicked off ballot, former homeless woman kicked off ballot, woman kicked off ballot for homeless
Posted: July 11, 2012
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Jul 13, 2012
well rules are rules and she cant prove she was really there for that amount of time.
Jul 13, 2012
If she can prove she lived in Alaska, she should be allowed on the ballot. We had a residency problem with our current Mayor Rahm Emanuel also started by his political opponents in Chicago.
Jul 14, 2012
If she's a democrat, her party will find SOME way to get her back on the ballot, even if it involves bribery! How DARE the Alaska state Division of Elections enforce the rules!
Jul 14, 2012
yes ture on rules but I think they should let her run and let the Alaska poeple say ya or nay if they wont her to do the job.
Jul 14, 2012
She resided in the state. Maybe not in a proper domicile, but an address doesn't have to be an officially-recognized street number. So frontier people in covered wagons didn't have an address? Their address, I think, would be wherever the mail would catch up with them………..what?
Jul 14, 2012
Innocent until proven otherwise, what?
Jul 14, 2012
Let her run.Afraid she may win?
Jul 14, 2012
I think they should let her run just because she didn't have a home address doesn't mean that she didn't have a post office box. I am like janage I think they are afraid that she might win. So to me that looks like Gabrielle LeDoux is prejudice against homeless people.
Jul 14, 2012
bet that LeDoux. is a hypocrite republican. used to be a republican till I saw that they care nothing about people. they laugh at how stupid the voters are.
Jul 14, 2012
Too bad she wasn't an illegal alien; I'm sure an exception would have been made!
Jul 14, 2012
If she lived in a camper shell, that is the same as a trailer or mobile home. As long as she stayed in the State, she is qualified! She need to be elected to help straighen out the political machine that refuse to let her stay on the ballot. I think the people of Alaska should write her name in and strongly protest if it is not counted. Alaska is supposed to be part of the United States now and she should have as much right as anyone else. This makes me angry!
Jul 14, 2012
I never saw anywhere in the article she could not prove she lived in Alaska. Have you never heard of witnesses? Things are proved by witnesses — not by assumption.
Jul 14, 2012
Well I sure hope that LeDoux candidate does NOT win. LeDoux was afraid of the competition so she found some technicality and leveraged it to the max and she even has the nerve to gloat about it too! How underhanded! I say, let the competition run. If she was living there (which apparently she was) then the intent of the law was fulfilled. She should be congratulated for getting back on her feet, not swatted for some extreme interpretation of a law that was surely not meant to be interpreted that way. LeDoux should not be allowed to get away with winning in such an underhanded and spiteful way.
Jul 14, 2012
Yes, I do. she lived in Alaska, what difference does it make if she lived in a wooden house or a metal shell. they don't want the truth to come out about current government that's why. plus power hungry B***** will do anything to win and her competition was able to manipulate the stupid politicians in power at present to decide her way. What's new? common sense was never a big asset of politicians anyway. I am surprised they can put their pants on right.
Jul 14, 2012
Yes, I do. she lived in Alaska, what difference does it make if she lived in a wooden house or a metal shell. they don't want the truth to come out about current government that's why. plus power hungry B***** will do anything to win and her competition was able to manipulate the stupid politicians in power at present to decide her way. What's new? common sense was never a big asset of politicians anyway. I am surprised they can put their pants on right.
Jul 14, 2012
a little cock eyed political move and a spinel she's hit bottom and is on the way up so get the helloutess opponent leads to interesting reading. 12 months in a car, truck, camper shell, cardboard box or tent its all the same. and to think a veteran at that. sounds like she has leadership skills youve been dreaming about for years and has experienced life in a way that you cannot imagine. in laymans terms so you can understand : she's hit bottom and is on the way up so get the hell outa the way and let her lead. HOOOOOOOOOOOOAH
Jul 14, 2012
I'm rooting for her to prove her point, and she will!
Her camper is equivalent to a mobile home….she'll be heard…and I want to back her determination…
Jul 14, 2012
She has the same right to run as any other American. She is more American than any other candidate. It's just disgusting how this country treats our veterans.
Jul 14, 2012
Even when you apply for a library card you must prove that you live at a properly registered address, so how is that DIFFERENT from the Division of Elections requiring a proper address from a potential candidate? She must PROVE that she lived in the state, and she couldn't DO that, so they were under no obligation to let her register as a candidate.
Jul 14, 2012
"ture"? What?
Jul 14, 2012
aaaany american citizen has the right to vote.. Just another used by the rich to remain in control-wake up people of the us.
Jul 14, 2012
Starla Anne Lowry, ask your local elections board if YOU could be a candidate if YOU were homeless. I bet their answer would be the same as the one from the Division of Elections in Alaska.
Jul 14, 2012
american citizen-right to vote- another way for the rich BIG BROTHER to maintain their control of the us whose constitution was abolished in 1871-look it up-in 1871 our rights were taken from us.
Jul 14, 2012
IF Bachmeier was living in, residing in, the House district from which she is trying to run for 12 months, and can prove it, it doesn't matter if she was car camping, living in a tent, a cave, or a hollow tree, she was living in, residing ion, that House district. She should sue the Division of Elections to get back on the ballot.
Jul 14, 2012
And if she bought stuff, like food or gas, and was smart enough to keep the receipts…
Jul 14, 2012
So we let illegals in our country, who suck the life out of every benefit given to US citizens, come here with gangs, drugs and messing up all our laws and rights to suite them… the rights have gone to the illegal and no one is doing anything about it because all they want is to get voted in and do nothing about it… seems unfair to me.
Jul 14, 2012
all readers go to 1871 -the year our us constitution was abolished and replaced by a document for the rich-also your rights were taken away-take time to search it-it will wake you up.
Jul 14, 2012
this is how f@#ked up alaska politics is if I were her id sue the state I don't think its a requirment that you have to own a home or even live in one to acually run for office , but if it is all you have to remember this is the state that brought you the palins , ted stevens and a bridge to nowhere.
Jul 14, 2012
I lived in Alaska, and there are thousands living in campers, travel trailers and motorhomes. They can still get services like driver's licenses, library cards, and other things for which an address is needed; they typically have a PO box.
Jul 14, 2012
Gabrielle LeDoux is pretty slimey even for a politician. If Barbara Bachmeier lived in the district, homeless or not, she is entitled to run.
Jul 14, 2012
WHAT? not allowed to vote? a Verteran also? I hope like hell she didn't pay taxes because that's taxiation without representation! That's a BIG no no for that umm big paper thing the Constituition!
Jul 14, 2012
Come on, be real. This is the state that brought us Mrs. Palin. Can't be homeless and run for office? Yes this IS America.
Jul 14, 2012
where was the truck registered, did it have alaska license plates
Jul 14, 2012
I am a lega alien, and I cal bulllshit on this one! Does being homeless make you less of an American?
Jul 14, 2012
But…If she hasn't lived in the district long enough to know the issues of that district….there may be a better candidate. shouldn't the public have the power to decide, though,?
Jul 14, 2012
Let her run. The people can decide whether she's fit to hold office. Aren't we smart enough to decide on our own, or do we need the government dogma to make our choices for us?
Jul 14, 2012
Ok, all you vets better jump on this one. I am a Viet Nam era veteran living in a 26" motorhome.
I am lucky, I have a roof over my head, but no water, no toilet, etc.
Why? Because the bank stole my house with help from the Bush administration. And when
they sent a bunch of mexicans to break in and steal every thing that was left in the house.
BEFORE THEY SENT THE EVICTION NOTICE, including my fathers ashes, the government.
basically said SO WHAT. It is time.you cannot run for office because you live in a.
motor home. Every person involved with denying this persons right to run for office should.
be jailed for unamerican activities, and every lawyer involved should be shot. It is
Alaska after all.
Jul 14, 2012
This is a Perfect Example of how American "Politician's" (like the LeDouche Character) are the ultimate "Terd Suckers" (bottom feeders/actual scum). So far removed from reality and living in their "Castle Fairy Land", those who are of the elitist mindset (like the LeDouche Character) actually believe that the rest of us are delusional enough to vote them into office as our "Representatives". I am sure that the LeDouche Character could not possibly "represent" REAL people in Alaska, but like Sarah Palin (Librarian looking Sex Goddess of the "Professional Woman" male fantasy) the LeDouche character is a self-absorbed Elitist with Delusions of Grandeur, attitudes of Superiority (far above the "homeless") and Aspirations of Dwelling in Stratos. I would say "Shame on you, LeDouche, and your evil minions, but it would be words uttered in vain. Such creatures have No Shame!
Jul 14, 2012
zkpip, maybe you need to smoke some more dope and keep playing video games – it will keep you from figuring out something as simple as a typo error.
Jul 14, 2012
Watch out Geraldo, If you tell them all of these facts, they may just wake up from their Pharmacom and TV induced comas and realize just how deep they are into complete slavery.
Jul 14, 2012
Watch out Geraldo, If you tell them all of these facts, they may just wake up from their Pharmacom and TV induced comas and realize just how deep they are into complete slavery.
Jul 14, 2012
Even more amazing is that there is 1 (one) congressional seat in Alaska. so the observation that she didn't live in the district long enough is just bogus. typical republican electioneering. if you can't win on the merits then destroy the opposition.
Jul 14, 2012
Bachmeier, a veteran of military service to this country, who has been living in Alaska at least long enough to qualify, does not qualify because she was living in a camper? Sounds like discrimination against the poor to me.
And what the he]] is wrong with this country that any veteran should be "homeless" ever?
How much service has LeDoux rendered to our nation or even her state that actually required any sort of sacrifice?
Jul 14, 2012
LET HER RUN! What are you people scared of?
Jul 14, 2012
10 to 1 LeDoux is a republican.
Jul 14, 2012
Of course she deserves to run. Sounds like someone did not like the competition.
Jul 14, 2012
hey, if she was parked in the district and slept there, she was a "resident." she needs to immediately take it to the Supreme Court of the United States for a timely ruling so she can be on the ballot anyway. Also, she needs to continue to campaign to have her name written in and voted upon. LeDoux is apparently behind this effort to further disenfranchise the disenfranchised, which is a disgusting and execrable thing to do! especially in these times, when any of us could be turned out at any moment from our homes for the slightest reasons!
Jul 14, 2012
doesn't matter what type of home she had, " the law" was she in the sate for 12 months. if yes put her back on the ballot. if not……..sue the shit out of who is responsable…….case law…..people sell their homes and live in motorhomes full time, campers are the same…….Palin you going to let this happen?
Jul 14, 2012
Hopefully the good people of Alaska write in Ms Bachmeier's name on the ballot and she beats this crudball "LePew" or whatever her name is. When LePew was asked if she was behind this she confirmed she was but without actually saying it. This sounds a lot like when Bob Costas asked Jerry Sandusky if he liked being with young boys and instead of Sandusky saing "F**K NO" he danced around the question and never really answered it. Let's hope Ms Bachmeier gets an Attorney to get her name back on the ballot because if I lived in AK I'd much rather have her elected than Ms Le Pew.
Jul 14, 2012
They said not allowed to RUN… they removed her name from the Ballot. There is a difference. Of course, to vote, you also have to prove residency, but a PO Box works in some states.
Jul 14, 2012
You should note that Gabrielle LeDoux, her opponent who was likely behind the challenge…..is a Republican. As if there was any doubt there.
Stay classy, Republicans!
Jul 14, 2012
As lame as it was to kick her off the ballot, her argument that her homelessness makes her quaified to lead people is flawed, especially sense she is still playing the victim and blaming the VA for it. No, I'm not a member of any party, but I do believe in personal accountability, not in the way that douche Rush does, but because I know personal accountability is also empowering.
Jul 14, 2012
How is she "more" American? Because she served in the Military? Does that make the majority of Americans "less" American? Yes, our veterans need to be treated better, but because their situations at home are a direct result of their service to us, not because they are "more" American. But because they have earned it through personal sacrifice.
Jul 14, 2012
psst. she isn't barred from voting, nitwit, she's barred from running for political office. Please, in the future read the articles before commenting, otherwise you sound like an idiot. Not insulting you, just telling you the truth.
Jul 14, 2012
Again, another nitwit who didn't bother to read the article before commenting. She isn't having her right to vote taken away. She is not being allowed to run for political office. You people want to form opinions and preach at people, but you can't be bothered to know what the hell you are talking about?
Jul 14, 2012
Sounds like LeDoux is a sore loser and can't handle the competition.
Jul 14, 2012
she has lived there but in a camper on her truck- before finding work, and a home, so not really homeless, if it had been a tow behind parked in a campground then she wouldn't be considered homeless. It was just a cheap shot!!!! She's a veteran and lived in her truck/camper until she could improve her situation. Sounds like she knows the struggle of man, I'd vote for her if i lived in Alaska, at least she has lived in our shoes a while not like the rich politicans who haven't a clue
Jul 14, 2012
I'm sure she probably parked her truck somewhere campground, trailer park maybe a friends. It's funny homeless people can get food stamps, they get their social security by using a mail box, or a friends address.
Jul 14, 2012
James Harrod calling someone an idiot is insulting! although i agree people need to read the info more carefully.
Jul 14, 2012
When I was a welfare worker people could be homeless and still qualify for welfare/food stamps, the only thing you have to show is where you pick up your mail. Since that is a government program and they can make an exception for other people I don't see why they couldn't make the same exception for her.
Jul 14, 2012
Lee Atwater would be so proud here. Southern strategy meets Northern Exposure.
Jul 14, 2012
Rahm Emanuel wasn't a resident of Chicago and became mayor anyway…
Jul 14, 2012
Does it really matter where one lives? She wants to make a difference.The public should decide.
Jul 14, 2012
So apparently we're regressing in politics? Like Civil War politics, where you have to own property before you can run for office. Next we're going to hear that you have to be a man to run.
Jul 14, 2012
Caroline Bakken A better question is this. If she was homeless in the district she is running for is she LESS qualified than if she had a multi million dollar home in the same area?
Jul 14, 2012
There are two ways on a ballot. There is A. Being printed on the ballot or B. being a WRITE IN. She should do B run as a write itn candidate. When she wins they can TRY & go against the will of the voter.
Jul 14, 2012
the spirit of Sarah Palin lives!
Jul 14, 2012
James Harrod the answer is HELL YEA it does. Just because you thought yourself too good to risk dying for your country does not mean those who HAVE are less than you.
Jul 14, 2012
zkpip So only wealthy people should be allowed to run for office no "those" poor & homeless things.? Screw you asshat!
Jul 14, 2012
I'd sure like to be in a motorhome in Alaska right now.
Jul 14, 2012
I advocated several plots to place the homeless on the ballots for the public who are nearing the same situation to have an ear that could hear and would hear and would shut the door on the corp. lobby the real crime that made her and others homeless.
Jul 14, 2012
James Harrod, I don't think we are better than you or any other living human being. But as a vet from the double A's I do believe we have something that a lot of people do not have and that is a willingness to leave our lives, our families; all that we love and give our lives without fear for strangers.
Jul 14, 2012
Ledoux's reply to the question pretty much CONFIRMS she was the cause behind the investigation. How disgusting. I think she knew that this lady may have had a good chance of beating her.
Jul 14, 2012
James, what I meant was that she has had experiences that politicians have not, and that they close their eyes to, i.e. poverty, homelessness. She is more qualified by her experience than most politicians to represent people who are living those realities.
Jul 14, 2012
This is a mistake. This homeless woman is a true survivor. Our survivors will be our best leaders in the world to come. Those who must be cleaver and resourceful. Those who have to find ways just to merely survive on a daily basis will become our best leaders in our world to come. NO challenge in comfort, ease and luxury. The challenges of basic survival are the true test of strength. I think that Anchorage, Alaska made a mistake, a big one. Pamela Bunting Lewis, USA, Non partisan. July 14th, 2012.
Jul 14, 2012
Caroline Bakken Based on what is provided here, it looks as though she in face DID live there.
They seem to be focusing on whether she had an address that they wish to acknowledge.
They have chosen not to acknowledge her living where she had simply because she didn't have a realtor recognized address.
Jul 14, 2012
This is the dumbest thing I've ever heard. She is EXACTLY who we need in congress! Permaban all Alaskan products until this law is changed and her name is on the ballot!
Jul 14, 2012
I am for the veteran. I hope she prevails that someone goes to her defense like she did ours by her military service. However, welcome to politics. It is all dirty no matter where it is.
Jul 14, 2012
I'm with Kevin on this one. A veteran who made a choice to serve their country is "More American" than other citizens that do not. And they are better more qualified to work in the beltway than some snobby little brat that was too chicken shit to put on a uniform. If it was up to me, no candidate would qualify unless they served in the military for a minimum of two years. Their oath means more than any civilian could ever comprehend.
Jul 14, 2012
I'm with Kevin on this one. A veteran who made a choice to serve their country is "More American" than other citizens that do not. And they are more qualified to work in the beltway than some snobby little brat that was too chicken shit to put on a uniform. If it was up to me, no candidate would qualify unless they served in the military for a minimum of two years. Their oath means more than any civilian could ever comprehend.
Jul 14, 2012
they say she has to live there a length of time to run if she lived in her van then she did does it say you have to prove with a address?
Jul 14, 2012
Maybe had she been born in Kenya but presented a US birth certificate there would be no problem!
Jul 14, 2012
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Jul 14, 2012
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Jul 14, 2012
Unbelievable. Very undemocratic. Where are we? Afghanistan?
Jul 14, 2012
“I knew I could run for the House and represent these people well because I have experienced homelessness as a product of the VA not helping me.”.
Help yourself.
Jul 14, 2012
this is bull s**t…being HOMELESS SHOULDN"T BE A CRIME…EXCEPT to RICH BITCHES…ONE DAY THE POOR WILL EAT THE RICH….WITH GUSTO!
Jul 14, 2012
Of course she has the right to run! She lived in ALASKA…
Jul 14, 2012
Can't people still write her in? She'd get my vote if I lived in Alaska.. Finally someone who's actually experienced some mishaps of the "average American." I've waited a very long time for this, and now due to some technicality, it probably won't happen.
Jul 14, 2012
yes. At least she would understand hard times unlike other politicians. she might do something FOR THE PEOPLE!
Jul 14, 2012
The answer comes from the proof of her residency in the location for which she is running for office. Where did she get her mail? Where did she keep her residence? Prior to becoming homeless, where did she live and was her intent to return to the same area? Where was she registered to vote? To what address did she attach her tax returns? All of these are the questions that should be reviewed. I had the same issue and even with all of my proof and witnesses, I was taken out of the office that I had rightfully won, trumping the incumbent. Political influence plays a huge part in the decision making of eligibility and when you are not "connected", the outcome of the investigation is an easy one to predict. Just search the Name "Barry DiLibero" to see a similar situation.
Jul 14, 2012
The answer comes from the proof of her residency in the location for which she is running for office. Where did she get her mail? Where did she keep her residence? Prior to becoming homeless, where did she live and was her intent to return to the same area? Where was she registered to vote? To what address did she attach her tax returns? All of these are the questions that should be reviewed. I had the same issue and even with all of my proof and witnesses, I was taken out of the office that I had rightfully won, trumping the incumbent. Political influence plays a huge part in the decision making of eligibility and when you are not "connected", the outcome of the investigation is an easy one to predict. Just search the Name "Barry DiLibero" to see a similar situation.
Jul 14, 2012
If she can't run then we all know this country is only for the wealthy.
Jul 14, 2012
she was LIVING in ALASKA, SO WHY IS THERE A PROBLEM? does the law,, state you must be a HOMEOWNER,
Jul 14, 2012
I HAVE A LIBRARY CARD AND A PO BOX,,,,,I AM SURE SHE ALSO HAS A PO BOX FOR HER MAIL,,OR ARE POBOX A CRIME
Jul 14, 2012
I think one must have a mailing address; yet she's still living in Alaska. A
Jul 14, 2012
why would a po box not be a mailing address,,not that I know thats how she received her mail,only a assumption
Jul 14, 2012
even when you are HOMELESS,not having a stick house,you live somewhere,she lived ,her resident was Alaska
Jul 14, 2012
even when you are HOMELESS,not having a stick house,you live somewhere,she lived ,her resident was Alaska
Jul 14, 2012
this is how "the law" keeps the poor & under-trodden down!
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Jul 14, 2012
this is how "the law" keeps the poor & under-trodden down!
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Jul 14, 2012
Thank you for your service, and welcome home. Now how about a longer lasting berry?
Jul 14, 2012
I say she would probably win, she knows firsthand what struggles some Americans are facing in this economic situation. The woman has lived IN Alaska. Downright CHEAPSHOT!
Jul 14, 2012
she did live in that district. the board decided the homeless aren't living there. they don't count as a life?
Jul 14, 2012
No one should be homeless, veteran or not!
Jul 14, 2012
I hope some activist organization gets involved and changes the "questionable" policy of residence. I remember a story awhile back about a young girl accepted to one of the Ivy League schools in New England that had been living in a homeless shelter with her mother. Imagine that? An honor student trying to improve herself and others.We are one country that likes to "shoot our wounded", after the battle is over. How tragic!
Jul 14, 2012
James Harrod U R An ASS!!.. An UnAmericqan ASS @ that!!!!
Jul 14, 2012
James Harrod U R An ASS!!.. An UnAmericqan ASS @ that!!!!
Jul 14, 2012
Just because she didn't have an address, doesn't mean she wasn't living in Anchorage.
Jul 14, 2012
Just because she didn't have an address, doesn't mean she wasn't living in Anchorage.
Jul 15, 2012
Awesome deduction!
Jul 15, 2012
Seems to me if the truck were registered in her name, she would be able to show she was living in the state..
Jul 15, 2012
Well, thats what I thought too….
Jul 15, 2012
I want to know who on Earth it is that has the falls to mess with a female homeless disabled vet?
Jul 15, 2012
She should be allowed to run. If she wasn't a resident then what was she? Apparently she was a figment of everyone's imagination. If her competitor did this then they should be ashamed because that's just cowardly. The fact that he refused to answer the question directly makes me wonder about his character if this report is accurate. I mean why should you vote for someone who can't answer a simple question. Maybe he's embarrassed about what his answer might be, maybe he knows what he did is wrong. If he didn't do anything then he should just say so, but otherwise he's acting pretty weasel like, and sure wouldn't get my vote.
Jul 15, 2012
Lol, this cracks me up. Politics isn't for homeless people. Let's leave that to the rich who had to suffer in their childhood with only having steak dinners, rides on the yacht, special tutors, big shares in huge corporations, and learned at an early age how to somehow omit the truth from their vocabulary. Homeless people have to think how to survive, how to make it from one day to the next, how to overcome obstacles that are often out of their control. Yeah lets leave it to the rich. Makes sense, they have only figured out how to get the country into 17 trillion dollars in debt. That's because they have an education.
Jul 15, 2012
She's not homeless…she's residentially challenged…maybe the americans with disabilities act could cover it then.
Jul 15, 2012
the artful dodging of the question says it all. ledoux is behind it, no doubts about that. as far as the requirements, that's an iffy place to go, however just because one is homeless does not mean they are not a resident. if she had a mailing address in the district that she was runnin for then she meets the 12 month staute, regardless of whether or not she was homeless, I'd vote for her if she decides to run for president, she's a lot better caliber of person than what has been going in there. and the best bonus is this, she doesn't have a law degree. a real person for the people, not some ass monkey lawyer or corporate rump pirate.
Jul 15, 2012
Perhaps the heavy guns in authority should watch all of Alaska closely. The town of Talkeeta, near the base of Mt McKinley has elected a cat named Mr Stubbs for mayor, by popular write-in vote. They weren't happy with the listed names on the ballot. I would think a woman veteran, triumphing and persevering over homelessness would be a great mayor and in touch with all of the issues excepting the ones faced by the 1% of the wealthy Americans. What percent of that city's population would that be?
Jul 15, 2012
There are laws for reasons. The same people who are complaining about this woman being ousted have been complaining for 4 years about President Obama's "fake" birth certificate. She is not eligible to run. Yes, she was homeless by the legal definition, even if she was "living" in her truck. You cannot get mail in a truck, you do not have utilities in a truck, you cannot get a landline phone hooked up in a truck. That is not a home, it is a vehicle. I feel bad for her, but the line is very clear and if it is moved once for her, who will be next? Maybe ten months is enough for some people to consider her a long-term resident, but what if next time it is 9 months? Or 7, or 2? How about a week? The line is drawn at a consecutive 12 months and if people do not like it, they need to vote to have it changed, not complain about it on this website where the powers that be will never know how people feel.
Jul 15, 2012
Many people, actually a majority of people CANNOT serve in the military for whatever reason. We're all thoroughly grateful for our service people, but if you went into the service hoping to get special privileges, you are far less American than I am. I love and serve the country because it is my country, my home, and I feel pride and joy for it. I would not ACCEPT special privileges for serving in the military-That is privilege enough; to serve the country that takes care of you.
Jul 15, 2012
No, it isn't. A mobile home can be hooked up to utilities and be registered to receive mail. A person living in a vehicle is homeless by nearly every state's legal definition.
Jul 15, 2012
Yeah, if you can drive your "home" into the next state and park for days, that is NOT a home by any normal definition.
Jul 15, 2012
Perhaps you should read the laws defining homelessness. And the motor vehicles registration information about definitions of homes and vehicles. A truck is NOT a mobile home.
Jul 15, 2012
I just love LeDoux's answer to the question of whether she was involved, "Irrelevant". Of COURSE its a relevant question, that's why it was asked! She obviously feels threatened enough to have to go to such lengths because even though it may be part of the rules of running that you have a legitimate address, it wasn't questioned until the candidate became relevant and probably gave LeDoux a run for her money.
Jul 15, 2012
zkpip So…zkpip…what is your problem? You sound fearful of something…
Jul 15, 2012
We can vote a NOT BORN IN USA Musslim for president but not vote for a BORN USA Homeless lady I DOn't GET YOU PEOPLE I AM SHAMFULL OF MY OWN COUNTRY FOR SHIT LIKE THIS.
Jul 15, 2012
Who gives a shit? Do you even live in Alaska or are you just offering a cynical outsider's opinion? Bachmeier has the same right to run for office as any American, and to nitpick her legal status to do so, just because she lived in her car for awhile really shows what kind of people her opponents are as well as how threatened they feel. As for her LeDoux- she seems like quite the condescending bitch, and I don't use that term carelessly.
Jul 15, 2012
Bachmeier has the same right to run for office as any American, and to nitpick her legal status to do so, just because she lived in her car for awhile really shows what kind of people her opponents are as well as how threatened they feel. As for her LeDoux- she seems like quite the condescending bitch, and I don't use that term carelessly.
Jul 15, 2012
was the camper shell in the district? if it was, then I say put her back on the ballot.
Jul 15, 2012
My guess is they will require her to produce a valid birth certificate too.
Jul 15, 2012
why is this such a threat to you!!??
Jul 15, 2012
You must be for her competition!!
Jul 15, 2012
It's a mobile HOME!!….H-O-M-E!!…..HOME!!
Jul 15, 2012
Kevin F. Casey Yes!!…Yes it does!!……You got out there and try getting your @$$ shot off!!…..then and only then….can you judge her!!
Jul 15, 2012
Fuck. That. She got her shit together! She did more than the other homeless people who feel hopeless in less than a year! If she does win, I hope she shits in their food.
Jul 15, 2012
The people want someone real, with real struggle who was able to rise back up…for goodness sake she's a veteran and this is how they repay her?
Jul 15, 2012
More proof that the homeless and down and out count for nothing in this country, even when they strive to become productive and contribute to society. What a shameful turn of events. This Lady certainly deserves a chance!
Jul 15, 2012
hey lady just answer the question! "Yes or no"!
Jul 15, 2012
yikes John–so sorry for your troubles–we live in very screwed up times for sure
Jul 15, 2012
well, the US has a president that can't produce a proper BC , she should be able to run if she's soaking wet from having just swam ashore!
Jul 15, 2012
I don't understand why so many people have such a problem with rules. A camper is not a mobile home, it is a vehicle as designated by every single state's motor vehicle's department. I would vote for her if she was able to legally run, because I do think politicians should be able to understand what it is like to be an average constituent of the state. Being homeless is the bottom end of average, and I think that gives her an edge. However. If Tim or Anna or any of these other people do not agree with the LAW, feel free to voice your opinion by writing a bill, voting next time an election rolls around, or running for political office yourself. I am not threatened by homelessness, as I have two family members today who are homeless. I am threatened by all of you lawless anarchists who have a problem following rules. If you don't like them, you have the right to petition a change. You do not, however, have the right to completely ignore them when they do not fit your personal agenda.
Jul 15, 2012
I don't understand why so many people have such a problem with rules. A camper is not a mobile home, it is a vehicle as designated by every single state's motor vehicle's department. I would vote for her if she was able to legally run, because I do think politicians should be able to understand what it is like to be an average constituent of the state. Being homeless is the bottom end of average, and I think that gives her an edge. However. If Tim or Anna or any of these other people do not agree with the LAW, feel free to voice your opinion by writing a bill, voting next time an election rolls around, or running for political office yourself. I am not threatened by homelessness, as I have two family members today who are homeless. I am threatened by all of you lawless anarchists who have a problem following rules. If you don't like them, you have the right to petition a change. You do not, however, have the right to completely ignore them when they do not fit your personal agenda.
Jul 15, 2012
I don't understand why so many people have such a problem with rules. A camper is not a mobile home, it is a vehicle as designated by every single state's motor vehicle's department. I would vote for her if she was able to legally run, because I do think politicians should be able to understand what it is like to be an average constituent of the state. Being homeless is the bottom end of average, and I think that gives her an edge. However. If Tim or Anna or any of these other people do not agree with the LAW, feel free to voice your opinion by writing a bill, voting next time an election rolls around, or running for political office yourself. I am not threatened by homelessness, as I have two family members today who are homeless. I am threatened by all of you lawless anarchists who have a problem following rules. If you don't like them, you have the right to petition a change. You do not, however, have the right to completely ignore them when they do not fit your personal agenda.
Jul 15, 2012
I hope that she can get an emergency order from a judge to let her run. And I hope she wins too.
Jul 15, 2012
So then…you don't agree with the Constitution of the United States that clearly states a person should be a legal resident of the country? I know this is not what you meant by your comment, but rules are rules and they are there to establish stability and consistency. If we bend the laws for this one woman, no matter how worthy, who do we bend for next time? And how far to we bend? When does one draw the line with all this bending?
Jul 15, 2012
witnesses lie
Jul 15, 2012
Sounds like Gabrielle LeDoux got scared and pulled an Obama, if ya cant beat em, get em disqualified.
Jul 15, 2012
Sounds like Gabrielle LeDoux got scared and pulled an Obama, if ya cant beat em, get em disqualified.
Jul 15, 2012
Sounds like Gabrielle LeDoux got scared and pulled an Obama, if ya cant beat em, get em disqualified.
Jul 15, 2012
This country makes me sick.
Jul 15, 2012
This country makes me sick.
Jul 15, 2012
This country makes me sick.
Jul 15, 2012
Courts ruled that homeless people could use a tree in a Park as their address for voting purposes.
Jul 15, 2012
Of course she should why kind of society is this when we should even have to ask such a question? First off she served in the Army and this is how they are treating her, what a shame! She should straighten their a**** out! I would vote for her if I lived in Alaska but I never will cause they also kill bears and wolves cause their so bored they have nothing better to do :/ Wake up Alaska, be a better society, not just a status hungry money driven government.
Jul 15, 2012
I think every person living in Alaska…that considers themselves Americans should fly the American Flag until they put her name on the Ballot…there is nothing like public opinion kicking the politicans ass up close and personal.
Jul 15, 2012
Get realistic, A camper is set on wheels, a trailer is set on wheels, it's considered a home, if not, you're going to be hearing from maassive amounts of people who own homes on 'wheels' so, what on earth are you trying to prove here???
Jul 15, 2012
Get realistic, A camper is set on wheels, a trailer is set on wheels, it's considered a home, if not, you're going to be hearing from maassive amounts of people who own homes on 'wheels' so, what on earth are you trying to prove here???
Jul 15, 2012
James, most states when you move into them don't allowed you to vote the first election. The Republican party is seeking to disallow people like this from voting or running for office. Where I live if you don't have a physical address (homeless) then you can't vote. Not to insult you but are YOU a veteran?
Jul 15, 2012
James, yes she is "More" American when sign on the dotted line your asked to put your ability to be involved in politics publically aside, you cannot take a year off to work on someones campaign. Republican or Democrat and you lose some of your freedoms to protect those for others, you also agree to die for those freedoms for other people. My family has over 250 years worth of military service for this country. Usually when a Veteran needs help another Veteran reachs out to help. BTW my service to this country ended in 1974…..I am a Vietnam Veteran and thank you, like sooo many Veterans we served without questioning the orders of the President of the United States of America. Democrat or Republican.
Jul 16, 2012
underhanded and spiteful way…..You soulhd the the Republican attack ads here in Texas against each other…..LOL
Aug 16, 2012
How sad and humiliating! This country is going to ____! Not many seem to care to help others, just step on them and run them over!!! What happened to good ole America? What happened to values and ethics? What happened to faith and love for God and each other?