May 12, 2005: Headlines: Figures: COS - Tunisia: Politics: State Government: WRN: Governor Jim Doyle responds to news that authorities found clear evidence of voter fraud in the Milwaukee elections last November. "Voter fraud is a felony and anyone who voted illegally should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law."
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May 12, 2005: Headlines: Figures: COS - Tunisia: Politics: State Government: WRN: Governor Jim Doyle responds to news that authorities found clear evidence of voter fraud in the Milwaukee elections last November. "Voter fraud is a felony and anyone who voted illegally should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law."
Governor Jim Doyle responds to news that authorities found clear evidence of voter fraud in the Milwaukee elections last November. "Voter fraud is a felony and anyone who voted illegally should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law."
Governor Jim Doyle responds to news that authorities found clear evidence of voter fraud in the Milwaukee elections last November. "Voter fraud is a felony and anyone who voted illegally should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law."
Doyle responds to voter fraud
by Jackie Johnson
Doyle2.JPGThe governor says anyone found to have voted fraudulently needs to be prosecuted. Governor Jim Doyle responds to news that authorities found clear evidence of voter fraud in the Milwaukee elections last November. "Voter fraud is a felony and anyone who voted illegally should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law."
The federal prosecutor's office uncovered information showing at least 200 felons illegally voted -- and more than 100 people voted with phony names, addresses, or simply voted twice, but Doyle says the GOP Photo ID bill does not solve those problems. "Photo ID does not identify whether or not you are a felon. Photo ID is not definitive proof that you are a qualified voter. Photo ID does not identify whether you are a citizen. Photo ID is not proof of a voter's current address."
And, regarding those who voted twice, Doyle says the best thing to do is punish the culprits. "Well sure there's a ... I'll tell you the simplest thing to do is catch the people who did it and prosecute them. I mean I'm a prosecutor and the surest way to make sure people follow the law is to let them know there are real consequences for the violation of the law."
Doyle says his comprehensive reform package would address the problems with election fraud, including felony voters, mandatory training for poll workers, bureaucratic restrictions, waiting time and voter registration drives. Also Doyle reminds us that the statewide voter registration list will be available soon enough.
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