Troy King and Voter Fraud

Sorry I have been out for a few days. Coming back late in the week, it makes sense to talk about the important issue of voter fraud as we head into the 2010 elections.

Back in 2008, voter fraud was a very, very big deal. Fortunately for us in the GOP, the 2008 elections generally centered with Democrats stealing from Democrats. Take a look at Perry County, one of the counties in question. In the 2008 Primary, 1114 absentee votes were cast in Perry County. Compare that to Jefferson County, where just 365 absentee votes were cast. Jefferson County also has a population 60 times the size of Perry County. Several other counties were also involved, including Randolph and Hale Counties.

Troy King was initially interested, and for good reason. It was so bad, it made the New York Times and Secretary of State Beth Chapman, a Republican, called the irregularities "astronomical." However, after releasing press releases and announcing a "tough" role on the issue, the issue simply disappeared. Months later, once the press started asking questions, he blamed the Republican Justice Department under the Bush administration. Now, let's wait a minute on this claim. So, the Bush Justice Department, which has been accused by Democrats of being WAY TOO AGGRESSIVE in going after Democrats for corruptions (see: the Siegelman case) was passive in going after actually corrupt Democrats? I smell a bit of a rat.

Actually, this is a trend with our AG. He consistently releases press memos on important issues, refuses to solve them, and then blames the federal government. On a related issue, look at immigration. He holds forums, calls it a problem, does nothing to solve it, then blames the feds. Now, believe me, the federal government is a problem. Washington is not a solution to many of our problems. However, that just means that we need stronger state leaders who do their best to address these problems. If our state leaders simply wave their hands in the air and claim an inability to address an issue, they are no better than the people we have in Washington.

Ultimately on voter fraud and a host of other issues, we need a new AG who will put his money where his mouth is. Nothing can be more conservative than ensuring free and fair elections. Conservatism itself is based on the twin pillars of freedom and fairness. Troy King talks a big game, but he is yet to provide conclusive action. It would be great if there were no need for action, but all of us know that corruption is rampant in this state. Back in 2006, a number of prominent Democratic state senators didn't fill out their proper campaign documents--still, Troy King refused to prosecute. Thus, yet again, more reasons to replace our AG.