Libertarian Librarian

Jim Doyle, Democratic governor of the once proud state of Wisconsin, opposes the implementation of a Voter ID requirement for our state. He opposes it over strong evidence that the public supports such a provision. He opposes it despite several compromises made by the Republican controlled legislature to make the ID requirement as equitable as possible. And he opposes it despite clear evidence that there was voter fraud in the 2004 elections.

His reasons have included disenfranchisement of minorities, and claims that the Republicans were merely "playing politics" with the issue. I strongly suspect that he also opposes it because the voter fraud that plagued Wisconsin in 2004 all happened in strongly Democratic districts. Had the fraud occured in a heavily Republican district, I think he might have been more receptive to change. But I can't say that for certain-- it's just speculation on my part.

Regardless, comes now a report from former President, and Democratic party revered elder, Jimmy Carter that states that a national voter ID system would help solve voting problems across the country. AND that it would not disenfranchise minorities or the elderly.

So, will Jim Doyle now admit that his opposition to Voter IDs is misguided and NOT veto the ID provision the next time the legislature sends it to him?

I hope so, but I'm not holding my breathe.