In 2008, the Supreme Court upheld Indiana’s voter ID law, in a 6-3 decision. It held that the burden of requiring voters to have a state ID was offset by the benefit of reducing the risk of fraud. Voter ID laws have been a continuing source of tension between the two parties in the United States.
Monthly Archives: December 2011
Payroll Tax Holiday and Government Shutdown
The payroll tax holiday extension and a bill to avoid a government shutdown are big news around the country, as partisanship appears to be crippling Washington yet again. But, in what is becoming more and more commonplace, there is breaking news from the Associated Press that the two top leaders in the Senate may be nearing a deal.
2012 Update: Illinois Congressional Districts
As we get closer to the March 20, 2012 primary election in Illinois, I wanted to review the races in each congressional district, to see who’s running and who’s likely to win. Here’s my review. 1st Congressional District – this south side Chicago district is heavily Democratic, and will likely continue to vote for incumbent…
