Tuesday's DN: Conservative writer tries to justify Voter ID law
Pressed by former Gov. Ed Rendell in a discussion Monday, conservative columnist John Fund -- author of a new book the claims widespread voter fraud -- tried to offer evidence on what he sees as a problem. Among his five claims: Republicans used to steal votes in Philly when they could and former U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter told him voter fraud still goes on here.
Tuesday's DN: Conservative writer tries to justify Voter ID law
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Pressed by former Gov. Ed Rendell in a discussion Monday, conservative columnist John Fund -- author of a new book the claims widespread voter fraud -- tried to offer evidence on what he sees as a problem. Among his five claims: Republicans used to steal votes in Philly when they could and former U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter told him voter fraud still goes on here.
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