Got 2 minutes to spare for democracy? DU the comments re: Conyers vs. Blackwell

[L. Coyote]

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http://frontier.cincinnati.com/blogs/gov/2008/02/blackwell-could-be-subpoenaed.asp

Blackwell could be subpoenaed

Former Ohio Secretary of State Ken Blackwell has been asked to testify next Friday in Washington, D.C., by the House Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties.

The topic: "Voter Suppression," according to this letter sent Tuesday to Blackwell, who now works for the Family Research Council, Buckeye Institute and other conservative policy groups.

The House Judiciary Committee, chaired by U.S. Rep. John Conyers Jr., a Michigan Democrat, is investigating election irregularities, including long lines and challenges to voter registrations.

Blackwell, a Republican from Cincinnati, said he received the invitation, "however, my schedule will not permit me to attend the hearings."

Jonathan Godfrey, a Conyers spokesman, said Blackwell has not responded and could be subpoenaed if he doesn't appear voluntarily. .....

[L. Coyote]

1. Hey buddy, can you spare a dime ... kicking

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[mod mom]

2. My presence is already there! ;)