Mo. Republicans to push voter ID measure in Legislature

[UpInArms]

Source: Associated Press

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Map, News) - As quick as a camera flash, Republican lawmakers have resurrected a plan to require photo identification for voters. They will press to pass it this week, lest their political opportunity to do so disappears.

With only five days remaining in the 2008 legislative session, Republicans who control the House, Senate and Governor's Mansion have come to realize that this may be their last, best chance to enact certain parts of their agenda.

There is no guarantee Republicans will maintain their legislative majorities after the November elections. And there is even greater uncertainty about whether they can retain their grasp on the governor's office.

Should Democrats prevail, the voter photo ID requirement most likely would be dead.

So don't be surprised if Republicans take a do-or-die approach to enacting an election photo ID requirement before Friday's mandatory 6 p.m. adjournment.

Read more: http://www.examiner.com/a-1385645~Mo__Republicans_to_push_voter_ID_measure_in_Legislature.html

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let us hope that this fails

[Faygo Kid]

1. They're going to move as fast as they can to disenfranchise older and minority voters.

The groups least likely to have a photo ID and COINCIDENTALLY the most likely to vote Dem.

Another wonderful decision of our Supreme Court, this time with Justice Stevens leading the way.

[Juche]

3. older, younger, minority, disabled, poor

All lean democrat, all are less likely to have IDs.

[Faygo Kid]

5. Is that a Davy & Goliath avatar?

The minister, maybe? Liked that show when I was younger.

[proud2BlibKansan]

2. MO Republicans are evil

I don't trust any of them, including the state senator who just switched to the Dems.

[Fovea]

4. New headline.

Baby Blunt and Rod Jetton kiss, and swear eternal love in suicide pact.

[proud2BlibKansan]

6. LOL

That would explain why Blunt is not running for re-election!