"Criticizing G.O.P., Obama Says, ‘The Right to Vote Is Threatened’"

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Criticizing G.O.P., Obama Says, ‘The Right to Vote Is Threatened’

By PETER BAKER at the New York Times

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/12/us/politics/criticizing-gop-obama-says-the-right-to-vote-is-threatened.html

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Speaking a day after a conference in Texas commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act, Mr. Obama linked the issue to the movement that helped pave the way for him to become the nation’s first black president. “America did not stand up and did not march and did not sacrifice to gain the right to vote for themselves and for others only to see it denied to their kids and their grandchildren,” he said.

Republicans in some swing states have advanced new laws that go beyond the voter identification requirements of recent years. Among other things, state lawmakers are pushing measures to limit the time polls are open, particularly weekend balloting that makes it easier for lower-income voters to participate. Other measures would make it more difficult to register, cast provisional ballots or vote absentee.

Over the last 15 months, nine states have passed voting changes making it harder to cast ballots. A federal judge has upheld laws requiring proof of citizenship, like a birth certificate or a passport, in Arizona and Kansas, leading other states to explore following suit.

Sponsors of such laws have said they are trying to prevent voter fraud and argue that Democrats overstate the impact of common-sense measures in a crass and transparent effort to rile up their most fervent political supporters.



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[Lady Freedom Returns]

1. I am convinced that the Conservatives WANT a Monarchy!

Worse part is, the some that will be under the heels will be some that are FOR it! And they don't see it!