New Va. voter-ID law makes it 'tough to cheat' - Washington Times
With Gov. Bob McDonnell’s blessing, Virginia is the latest in a growing number of states that have adopted voter-identification laws ahead of the 2012 elections - though he managed to add a fairly significant twist.
The governor’s signature on a set of companion bills requiring voters to present one of a number of forms of ID at the polls pleased Republicans, who introduced the measures they say are meant to combat voter fraud.
“Virginia’s new voter-ID law makes it easy to vote, but tough to cheat,” said Sen. Mark D. Obenshain, Harrisonburg Republican, who co-sponsored the Senate version.
Mr. McDonnell also took the bold step of issuing an executive order directing the State Board of Elections to send new voter-registration cards to every active voter in the state, which could help blunt charges that the legislation is aimed at suppressing the vote of the poor and minorities - groups that traditionally vote Democratic and could help deliver the state to President Obama once again.
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