U.S. Supreme Court: Ariz. can seek photo ID for vote

AP Wire via Contra Costa Times ^ | 10-20-06 | Mark Sherman

[Sacajaweau]

Can people bypass this ruling by using an absentee ballot?

[Babu]

I can't buy a battery at COSTCO without my drivers license, but you can vote without one... Thank you SCOTUS! Next stop: crazy California, please!!

I never heard of needing a driver's license to buy a battery! -- you cerntainly don't in AZ. That must be a wacky CA law ...

[EndWelfareToday]

HOw many still think she will win in a few weeks after this ruling?

LOL... Isn't this the truth? I live in Tucson, AZ where last time she garnered more Demoncrap votes than we have Demoncraps. But then our pets vote here also so...

[Rock N Jones]

Opponents of the law contend it discourages some people from voting, including the elderly, poor disadvantaged and the deceased who don't always carry IDs.

[ustanker]

Without the ninth circuit the Supreme court wouldn't have nothing to do!

[hsmomx3]

I really think she will lose based on this and the fact that there is no Indian gaming on the ballot.

If this happens, it will be so shocking to her and her minions.

[Barney59]

Use a Credit Card and they request or require some form of photo identification.

I was referring to the final, actual transaction... the battery reference was for humor...

[Thombo2]

"Voters w/o proper id can cast provisional ballots....."I believe i heard this discussed on Fox.Isn't there also a provision that provides free id's for individuals who wish to vote but don't have the necessary id?Furthermore,those furnishing the id's will go to the persons home and make it(id)on the spot?Is my understanding correct?How can it be any easier than that?Geeez.

[mvpel]

It'll be interesting to compare the election numbers of the upcoming Arizona election with historical voting patterns. If there's a big difference, that will illustrate the influence of illegal voting in the past.

[Thombo2]

Good point.I the believe dems are sweating it out.

[ponygirl]

To Munsil's credit, he had GREAT organization on the ground early in the primary and was able to get his matching funds early. Those funds blew Goldwater out of the race...he didn't get his until a couple of days before the primary. I'm still new to AZ politics, and unsure of the nuanced funding rules (they gotta be pretty screwy) but it's apparent that early, grass-roots organization wins primaries.

Munsil also had a lot of help when Goldwater totally melted down on the Liddy & Hill radio show and admitted to some questionable dealings that landed his campaign manager in hot water. Then he tried calling back the next day to "set the record straight."

First rule of Holes: When you're in one, stop digging.

[Bogtrotter52]

She is real weak on enforcing laws regarding illegals, despite her rhetoric.

[EndWelfareToday]

Here is the problem with the new law folks. It isn't about you showing a “photo ID.” It is about you proving that you live where your ID says you live. In Arizona we have "lifetime Driver's License's" and we are not required to buy a new license every time we move. All we are required to do is call in and notify the DMV of our new address and they will put it in the computer. If you now live in a new district and the address on your license (or any other form of ID: Phone bill, Electric bill, Cable bill, etc) does not line up with what the poll workers have on their little paper then you don't get to vote. Your citizenship is irrelevant.
Regrettably Napolitano may well win again.

[Bogtrotter52]

The lifetime drivers license thing really gets me. I moved her 3 years ago from Alaska. When I got my AZ license I did not even look at the expiration date til someone mentioned the fact to me.....its amazing. My son moved here about 3 months ago, got his license. It expires in 2045! Old farts love it I suppose as they can get a license and know that unless they mow down a herd of pedestrians they will likely never face a test again.

[Unicorn]

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