A few weeks ago, the former Republican Indiana Secretary of State, Charlie White was convicted of 6 felony counts of voter fraud.
“Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White guilty of voter fraud? But… but… what about the Great and Powerful Voter ID Law that was supposed to prevent all that? This is the guy who is charge of elections for the entire state – the big cheese – the top banana and he cheated! Oh, the arrogance!”
Charlie was sentenced yesterday and the felony convictions will stand (pending appeals) meaning ol’ Charlie won’t get to supervise elections in Indiana any more. The action now moves to the Indiana Supreme Court for a battle over who will be his replacement. Our Little Guv contends he’s the decider, but Indiana law at the time of the original election says otherwise.
The Indiana Supreme Court will hear arguments on that issue Wednesday. Its decision will determine whether Gov. Mitch Daniels can name White’s successor or whether Vop Osili, the Democrat who lost to White in November 2010, will take over.
State Dems already have one determination in their corner.
Democrats claim that Osili is the rightful winner of the election because a Marion County judge ruled that White was improperly registered to vote at his ex-wife’s house and was ineligible to be a candidate. State law at the time of the 2010 election said that the second-place finisher — in this case, Osili — is declared the winner.
The party holding the office of Secretary Of State will have their candidates listed first on the ballot in November.
