Why are the Republicans the only party that passes laws to suppress voter turnout? As a former ACORN County Coordinator, I can tell you the answer to that question. Black folks and college students, as well as the truly elderly, often lack state-issued voter identification cards, like driver’s licenses with a current address or a passport. Those groups tend to vote democratic. Blacks and college students vote overwhelmingly Democratic. The Republicans aren’t trying to suppress overall turnout. They are focused like a laser on suppressing Democratic votes. Now Pennsylvania has joined the club. They were able to do it because they control the state legislature and the governor’s office. For someone like me who has worked to empower our poorest communities of color, this is a body blow. I will seek revenge.
