Not tainted, lead by.
The entire purpose was to use the IRS to suppress the votes of millions of Americans based on race.
It worked.
Obama is illegitimate.
See Cvivl Rights Act 1964 , the one the DNC filibustered.
I prefer the term “disenfranchise” over “suppress”—Much more emotional bang for the buck, and may be more effective in getting the attention of low-information voters.