No more whining about voter ID suit (FW Star-Telegram editorial)

[struggle4progress]

... “We will continue to defend the integrity of our elections against this administration’s blatant disregard for the 10th Amendment,” said Gov. Rick Perry ...

The Constitution does leave states with the power to run elections. But the 14th and 15th Amendments guarantee all citizens the right to vote.

Sen. John Cornyn showed equal bluster, saying, “As Texans we reject the notion that the federal government knows what’s best for us. We deserve the freedom to make our own laws …”

No, Texans reserve the freedom to make laws that the Constitution allows. We don’t want any part of laws that deny individual rights ...

http://www.star-telegram.com/2013/08/24/5104469/no-more-whining-about-voter-id.html

[muntrv]

1. The teabaggers don't read beyond the 10th Amendment.

[PoliticAverse]

2. "The Constitution does leave states with the power to run elections." - Not completely...

Article I Section 4...

https://www.senate.gov/civics/constitution_item/constitution.htm#a1

The times, places and manner of holding elections for Senators and Representatives, shall be prescribed in each state by the legislature thereof; but the Congress may at any time by law make or alter such regulations, except as to the places of choosing Senators.

[struggle4progress]

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