The pushback continues against the Republican plan to purge unwanted voters from North Carolina and other states. The Texas Observer features our day of action at the NC General Assembly in its short report about the GOP’s 20-state crusade; it also includes quotes from election administrators in Iowa and Wisconsin who explain the multiple safeguards that have effectively repelled voter fraud. The Winston-Salem Journal chimes in with a report about an SBI investigation that turned up no evidence of votes being successfully cast by impersonators. NC Policy Watch interviewed a Democracy NC staffer for a photo ID segment on its weekly radio show, and we’ve updated a special page on our website that features the voices of voters who would be disenfranchised by a photo ID requirement. The expected bill has not yet been filed in the NC General Assembly, but rumors continue that it’s coming soon. Finally, just in case you think there’s a correlation between strict standards for “stopping voter fraud” and good government, here’s a sobering report from Georgia, home of the super harsh photo ID law, where lobbyists enjoy calling the shots.
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Interesting, however this NC citizen is pushing this plan forward. I have urged my state representative to enact the requirement for showing a photo ID when showing up to vote. It is much better to be safe than sorry. Why take the risk for voter fraud? This modest plan will prevent fraudulent voters from voting, with the current plan, it’s too easy for fraud to occur. Surely we can require voters show the same diligence that is required in cashing a check by showing a photo ID, to vote in NC. Where’s the beef?