Governor Abbott Statement On Texas Voter ID Law

[ashling]

http://gov.texas.gov/news/press-release/21284?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=20150805_txgov-p-txvoteridlaw_08052015_facebook&utm_content=txgov#.VcK2HCnp_L8.facebook

Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement after the Fifth Circuit Court issued its decision on Texas’ voter ID law:

“In light of ongoing voter fraud, it is imperative that Texas has a voter ID law that prevents cheating at the ballot box. Texas will continue to fight for its voter ID requirement to ensure the integrity of elections in the Lone Star State.”

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[padfun]

1. Can you be more specific, gov?

Can you tell us which "ongoing voter fraud" you are talking about?

[walkingman]

2. I understand "Good Ole Boy" english...

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"Texas will continue to fight for its voter ID requirement to ensure the integrity of elections in the Lone Star State.” means "ensure that the white folks stay in power".

Texas is the Armpit of America.

[Gothmog]

3. The 5th Cir found there was no voter fraud to justify voter id

Part of the court's analysis is a balancing test where the interest of the state is weighed against the disparate impact. The 5th Cir. found insufficient evidence of voter fraud to justify the Texas voter id law