Issue of Voter ID Unifying Mississippi Voters
FLOWOOD - The Delbert Hosemann for Secretary of State Campaign recently released polling data showing that 86% of Mississippians believe that voter fraud is an active problem in Mississippi elections. Further, 97% of Mississippi voters already possess a valid ID and 9 in 10 would support legislation requiring identification to vote as a means to combat election fraud.
Opponents of Voter Identification legislation, including Hosemann's Democratic opponent Rob Smith, call Voter ID a “divisive” issue and “will stop people from voting” (Rob Smith- Laurel Leader Call, October 7th 2007). The facts clearly tell a different story.
Hosemann said, “From day one, I have promised to secure the votes of living Mississippi citizens and make sure that no legitimate voter is ever left out. The people of Mississippi are demanding more voter security and I intend to act on their behalf as your next Secretary of State. This data clearly shows that Mississippians think our election system is being threatened by voter fraud. The voters, like me, think this is totally unacceptable.”
“You can try and cut it any way you want but the numbers don't lie,” said Campaign Manager Casey Phillips. “Rarely do you see an issue with such deep support all over the state; it is clear that Rob Smith is barking up the wrong tree on voter ID.”
The poll which was conducted by Public Opinion Strategies of Alexandria Virginia on September 25-26,2007, with a sample size of 500 likely voters with a margin of error of plus or minus 4 percent. For more information, visit www.delberthosemann.com.
Opponents of Voter Identification legislation, including Hosemann's Democratic opponent Rob Smith, call Voter ID a “divisive” issue and “will stop people from voting” (Rob Smith- Laurel Leader Call, October 7th 2007). The facts clearly tell a different story.
Hosemann said, “From day one, I have promised to secure the votes of living Mississippi citizens and make sure that no legitimate voter is ever left out. The people of Mississippi are demanding more voter security and I intend to act on their behalf as your next Secretary of State. This data clearly shows that Mississippians think our election system is being threatened by voter fraud. The voters, like me, think this is totally unacceptable.”
“You can try and cut it any way you want but the numbers don't lie,” said Campaign Manager Casey Phillips. “Rarely do you see an issue with such deep support all over the state; it is clear that Rob Smith is barking up the wrong tree on voter ID.”
The poll which was conducted by Public Opinion Strategies of Alexandria Virginia on September 25-26,2007, with a sample size of 500 likely voters with a margin of error of plus or minus 4 percent. For more information, visit www.delberthosemann.com.
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