Democrats Demand Answers in Wake of Greene County Voter Suppression Controversy
In response to Sheriff Gene Fischer and Prosecutor Stephen Haller (a former law partner of McCain campaign chairman Mike DeWine) seeking “the un-redacted voting records of every Greene County voter who registered and cast a ballot between September 30th and October 6th - including driver’s license numbers and social security numbers,” the Ohio Democratic Party Chairman Chris Redfern “filed several Freedom of Information Act requests demanding records of contacts between the Greene County Republican officials and representatives of the Ohio Republican Party, the McCain campaign, and the Republican National Committee.”
“When a chilling act of voter suppression occurs in a county with five universities, including two historically African American colleges, on the eve of a historic election, voters have a right to know exactly who was involved and how it came about,” said Ohio Democratic Party Chairman Chris Redfern. “The Republican officials involved have deep ties to both the Ohio Republican Party and the McCain campaign. If Mr. Haller, a former law partner of the chairman of the McCain campaign, has nothing to hide about his role in this controversy, then why does he refuse to answer questions?”
Last week, “in the face of mounting public pressure,” Fischer and Haller’s request was withdrawn, with Haller stating in a press release that he “will have no further comment on this matter.”
WHAT YOU CAN DO: If you hear about a story like this where you live, become part of the “mounting public pressure” in your area. Pick up the phone. Send emails. Write a letter to the editor. Tell all your friends.