GOP admits foreclosing on right to vote

How much abuse are people willing to take from the GOP before they open their eyes? We were told that if the economy remained the focus of this election, the GOP would lose so they tried to come up with other things to talk about that didn't matter to us. We were told that the economy was strong by McCain when we were suffering. We were told over and over again that McCain wants to let the rich in this country pay less taxes but offered nothing for us. When you get right down to it, what we need has not mattered to McCain at all. He takes to the stage and talks about nothing that matters to our life. Then his campaign dares to say that if you live in a city, you are not a real American! Now this!

GOP admits plan to use foreclosure list to challenge voters
David Edwards and Muriel Kane
Published: Monday October 20, 2008


In a startling concession, the Republican Party has admitted to participating in an illegal scheme to use foreclosure lists to challenge predominantly Democratic voters in Michigan on Election Day.

An announcement by the Michigan Democratic Party of the settlement of a suit brought last month by the Democratic Party and the Obama campaign states, "The settlement acknowledges the existence of an illegal scheme by the Republicans to use mortgage foreclosure lists to deny foreclosure victims their right to vote. This settlement has the force of law behind it and ensures that Republicans cannot disenfranchise families facing foreclosure."

Early in September, a progressive-leaning website in Michigan had reported that the Republican Party in Macomb County was planning to use a list of foreclosed homes to prevent the former owners from voting. The plan was seen as likely to disproportionately affect African-Americans, who more often receive subprime loans.

The Obama campaign and the Democratic National Committee immediately announced they would file a federal lawsuit to prevent challenges based on foreclosure lists alone. It is that suit which has now been settled. At the same time, Macomb County GOP Chairman James Carabelli threatened to sue the Michigan Messenger over the story, saying they had "made it up."
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