Doug Chapin: “I’m not sure that the issues of cost and lack of fraud are enough to kill the proposal, however. Indeed, it looks to me like Miller’s goal in making this proposal (and spending the money) is not… Continue reading
LVRJ: ‘The head of the Clark County Election Department on Monday supported Secretary of State Ross Miller’s proposal to use photos to verify voters’ identities at the polls, arguing a new system could make it easier for election workers… Continue reading
AP: “A proposal by Democratic Secretary of State Ross Miller to seek a voter photo requirement in the upcoming Legislature appears dead before arrival, with legislative leaders of his own party expressing opposition.”
Bloomberg: “The U.S. Justice Department agreed to defer further proceedings in a lawsuit filed by Texas over the state’s voter identification law until the Supreme Court rules whether part of the Voting Rights Act is constitutional.”
Under Ross Miller’s proposal, “the photos on residents’ drivers licenses would be placed with their voter registration records and in poll books at election locations. People without any DMV-approved identification but who are registered would be required to have… Continue reading
National Journal reports.
This is quite consistent with Chapter 3 of The Voting Wars. Efforts to suppress the vote often backfire these days and may actually increase turnout.
Texas has now filed its reply brief in the DC Court, reaching the question whether section 5 of the Voting Rights Act is unconstitutional as exceeding congressional power. The issue is now before the Supreme Court in the Shelby County… Continue reading