Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz quoted at The Hill:
Republicans would “literally drag [the U.S.] all the way back to Jim Crow laws,” the chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) charged over the weekend.
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) accused Republicans of trying to resurrect Jim Crow laws in the form of stricter laws at the state level that could limit access to ballots by some voters.
“Now you have the Republicans, who want to literally drag us all the way back to Jim Crow laws and literally — and very transparently — block access to the polls to voters who are more likely to vote for Democratic candidates
Update: Ooops.
When filling out the I-9 form for employment, I have to show a photo ID. When I get on a plane, I have to show a photo ID. To get into some buildings in NYC, I have to show a photo ID.
I am appalled that when I want to register to vote all I need is a cell phone bill.