Minnesota Public Radio reports on questions being raised as to whether Secretary of State Ritchie has a conflict of interest and is properly performing his duties in preparation of the November ballot that may include the voter ID amendment:

Dan McGrath, executive director for the pro amendment group Minnesota Majority, accused (Secretary of State) Ritchie of spreading misinformation about the costs and using the same talking points as the political organizations that oppose the amendment.

“Well, I think the Secretary of State is creating a very unfortunate, very public conflict of interest when speaking about the voter ID amendment,” McGrath said.  “His job is to impartially prepare and count the ballot.  I find that very disturbing, especially in light of that fact that he appears to be using taxpayer dollars in his campaign against the voter ID amendment.”

McGrath said he thinks Richie should be required to form a political committee, just like other opponents and advocates of the ballot question.  He said his group may file a complaint against the secretary of state with the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board.

Minnesota Public Radio reports on questions being raised as to whether Secretary of State Ritchie has a conflict of interest and is properly performing his duties in preparation of the November ballot that may include the voter ID amendment:

Dan McGrath, executive director for the pro amendment group Minnesota Majority, accused (Secretary of State) Ritchie of spreading misinformation about the costs and using the same talking points as the political organizations that oppose the amendment.

“Well, I think the Secretary of State is creating a very unfortunate, very public conflict of interest when speaking about the voter ID amendment,” McGrath said.  “His job is to impartially prepare and count the ballot.  I find that very disturbing, especially in light of that fact that he appears to be using taxpayer dollars in his campaign against the voter ID amendment.”

McGrath said he thinks Richie should be required to form a political committee, just like other opponents and advocates of the ballot question.  He said his group may file a complaint against the secretary of state with the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board.