League of Women Voters proves new Voter ID law working; Costly, cumbersome and frustrating.

Remember one thing; we do not have a voter fraud problem. It’s an excuse to put laws in place to disenfranchise Democratic voters. Let's stop acting like the Republicans might have a point, or that this is a relevant side to the issue of voting.  

The research is clear regarding who is targeted by such laws, and who stands to benefit. The only ones who didn’t believe the documentation were the conservative activist Supreme Court justices. So now we’re stuck with easily disguised Jim Crowe laws.

Wisconsin joined the “southern strategy” overnight, and in a dress rehearsal of sorts, the recall elections proved how effective the frustrating new and needless rules will be:

Chicago Tribune: A League of Women Voters report released Thursday said there was widespread confusion at the polls over requirements under Wisconsin's new voter ID law during this summer's recall elections and recommended ways to improve before next year. Andrea Kaminski, executive director said. "This is an unfortunate and unneeded expense for local governments at a time when municipal services are being cut to save tax dollars."

Some voters showed IDs, such as fishing licenses and employer IDs that would not be valid for voting in 2012.

Voters were incorrectly told at some polling places to re-register if the address on their photo ID did not match the address on the poll list. The law does not require that the address on their photo ID be current in order to vote, but they do have to show proof of residency when registering.

In at least four locations voters were incorrectly told they couldn't vote next year if their driver's license was expired. The law allows for licenses that have expired after November 2010 to be used. Observers found problems experienced by disabled voters with the requirement they sign the poll book, even though the law allows for exemptions.