Here is reporting from North Carolina on a short legislative session where there may be an override attempt of the photo identification veto issued by Governor Perdue. Apparently, the Republicans need only a few Democrats to override the veto. One wonders if Democrats will continue to vote on a strict party-line basis to uphold the veto despite deep bipartisan support found with the public.
Democrats would be smart to negotiate on the language of the legislation and propose a later date to not interfere with the 2012 election. To do otherwise risks a more strict voter ID bill down the road. Perhaps, though, both parties are satisfied with this being a political issue and gridlock will remain par for the course.
Veto overrides are always on the agenda in the House, and two high-profile vetoes are considered likely to come up for a vote this week.
Voter ID: House Bill 351 would require voters to show photo ID. Perdue vetoed the bill this summer, echoing the concerns of critics who say the requirement would disproportionately disenfranchise elderly, poor and women voters.
Earlier this year, House leaders failed to get the handful of Democratic votes needed to override the veto. They’re expected to try again during the upcoming session