the Sugar Conspiracy

Monday, August 16, 2004

Voter intimidation in Florida

State police officers have gone into the homes of elderly black voters in Orlando and interrogated them as part of an odd "investigation" that has frightened many voters, intimidated elderly volunteers and thrown a chill over efforts to get out the black vote in November.

The officers, from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, which reports to Gov. Jeb Bush, say they are investigating allegations of voter fraud that came up during the Orlando mayoral election in March.

Officials refused to discuss details of the investigation, other than to say that absentee ballots are involved. They said they had no idea when the investigation might end, and acknowledged that it may continue right through the presidential election.

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Not surprisingly, many of the elderly black voters who found themselves face to face with state police officers in Orlando are members of the Orlando League of Voters, which has been very successful in mobilizing the city's black vote.

And remember, elderly black vote tends to equal Democrat vote. You know, if this is indeed a legit investigation and has nothing to do with intimidating little old men and ladies, then Florida really needs to handle this more carefully. They've got enough voter problems as it is, this just makes it look worse. On the other hand, if this is indeed intimidation disguised as an investigation, then it's one more infuriating reason why we need to remove the Bush cabal.

As always, thanks to the watchful eye of Bob Harris.

posted by chris at 12:44 PM
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