Indiana Democratic Party Chair Dan Parker responds to Supreme Court ruling
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April 28, 2008
Indiana Democratic Party Chair Dan Parker responds to Supreme Court ruling
Calls decision disappointing, but fight for voter rights will continue
Indiana Democratic Party Chair Dan Parker expressed disappointment today in response to the Supreme Court upholding Indiana's restrictive voter identification law, but pledged that work will continue to protect the rights of Hoosiers to vote.
"Nothing has been settled on this issue, and we will carry on our fight to remove any unnecessary barriers that stand between the citizens of this state and the ballot box," Parker said. "While the Republican Party seeks to make it more difficult for hundreds of thousands of Hoosiers to exercise this most fundamental right, we are dedicated to ensuring that every voter in this state be given the full, fair opportunity to have their voice be heard in the democratic process."
"It is unfortunate that Indiana is being asked to wait until additional disenfranchisement occurs in order to fix this flawed legislation, but this will not stop the Democratic Party from continuing to stand up for those who need a voice," he added.