While voter fraud deniers suggest that a vast majority of Americans support Voter ID laws only because they are “poorly informed,” a look at the actual Washington Post poll questions suggests otherwise: “In your view, should voters in the United States be required to show official, government-issued identification — such as a drivers license — when they cast ballots on Election Day, or shouldn’t they have to do this?” And why does the public – seniors and minorities included – overwhelmingly believe Voter ID “should be required”? “Do you think voter fraud (pause) that is, people voting who are not eligible to do so, or voters casting multiple ballots — is a major problem, a minor problem or not a problem in presidential elections? A staggering 81% responded that voter fraud is a problem– 48% saying it is a “major” problem… 57% said support for the laws is based on a “genuine interest in fair elections.” The public appears to understand the problem, and the solution. More poll questions and responses at The Blaze.
74% of respondents said voters “should be required” to show a valid form of identification, and 57% of the group said they felt “strongly” about the matter.
Poll Also Reveals WHY Vast Majority Support Voter ID
While voter fraud deniers suggest that a vast majority of Americans support Voter ID laws only because they are “poorly informed,” a look at the actual Washington Post poll questions suggests otherwise: “In your view, should voters in the United States be required to show official, government-issued identification — such as a drivers license — when they cast ballots on Election Day, or shouldn’t they have to do this?” And why does the public – seniors and minorities included – overwhelmingly believe Voter ID “should be required”? “Do you think voter fraud (pause) that is, people voting who are not eligible to do so, or voters casting multiple ballots — is a major problem, a minor problem or not a problem in presidential elections? A staggering 81% responded that voter fraud is a problem– 48% saying it is a “major” problem… 57% said support for the laws is based on a “genuine interest in fair elections.” The public appears to understand the problem, and the solution. More poll questions and responses at The Blaze.
74% of respondents said voters “should be required” to show a valid form of identification, and 57% of the group said they felt “strongly” about the matter.