Democrats and Republicans are clashing in state capitals across the country as GOP-controlled legislatures push proposals to tighten voting requirements -- a move prominent critics have decried as a throwback to Jim Crow laws.
The proposals include measures in nearly three-dozen states to either require voters to show ID before casting their ballots or strengthen existing voter ID laws. Other states have moved to tighten the window for early voting and put new restrictions on whether and when convicted felons can vote.
The proposals are not attracting anywhere near as much attention as state efforts to strengthen immigration laws, cut back on union benefits and balance budgets, but Democrats in recent weeks have launched somewhat of a campaign against them at the national level. They claim Republicans are trying to skew the next election, while limiting the right to vote in the process.
Everywhere I have lived, and that is many differant states, I register to vote and in a few weeks I get a "Voters I.D. Card" wow, I think I am supposed to carry this to the polls and show it. I think this is why they send it to me. Duh???
ReplyDeleteThose nasty mean republicans are trying to disinfranchise illegals, convicted felons, and people from voting multiple times.
ReplyDeleteHow could they be so cruel?
Of course, the Dems have much to lose if a fair voting process occurs!
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