Kentucky governor vetoes voter ID bill

[TexasTowelie]

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear on Friday vetoed a bill pushed by Republican lawmakers to require Kentucky residents to show a government-issued photo ID in order to vote.

In his veto message, the governor said the measure would create an obstacle to voting, resulting in fewer people casting ballots and “undermining our democracy.”

Beshear, a former state attorney general, added that the bill seeks to “resolve a problem that does not exist," pointing to the absence of voter impersonation cases in Kentucky.

Secretary of State Michael Adams urged lawmakers to override the veto. The measure passed the Senate and House by wide enough margins to overcome a veto. The GOP-led legislature is scheduled to reconvene April 13.

Read more: https://www.chron.com/news/us/article/Kentucky-governor-vetoes-voter-ID-bill-15178117.php

[DarthDem]

1. Unreal

All the GOP can think of at a time like this is making it harder for people to vote.

[Me.]

2. And then It Will Go To Court

I smell MoscowMitch behind this, afraid maybe?

[Indykatie]

3. Elections Matter n/t

[Under The Radar]

4. Damn! It is so exciting to see government work for the people!