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Related: About this forumArne Carlson: Poll Tax Amendment is a “stain on the virtue of Minnesota”
http://mnpublius.com/post/21851781034/arne-carlson-poll-tax-amendment-is-a-stain-on-theFormer Republican Governor Arne Carlson doesnt like the MNGOP Poll Tax Amendment one bit, and he had some harsh words about the amendment. In fact, he even called it a poll tax aimed at voter suppression.
Clearly, the MNGOP isnt fooling anyone. Even members of their own party understand that the amendment is all about stopping people from voting. Carlson also warned that once this can of worms is opened, theres nothing to stop the parties from regularly trying to suppress each others voters. That would indeed be a stain on our system of free and fair elections.
You can see some excerpts of Carlsons comments below, courtesy of The UpTake:
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Arne Carlson: Poll Tax Amendment is a “stain on the virtue of Minnesota” (Original Post)
geardaddy
May 2012
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trotsky
(49,533 posts)1. Arne is the last sane Minnesota Republican, I fear.
And is also the only Republican I have ever voted for.
A poll tax is EXACTLY what it is, too. Good use of terminology.
LNM
(1,081 posts)2. Same here, I voted for Arne as well
I don't think he's well-liked by his party anymore. Of course, it's no longer his party.
FiveGoodMen
(20,018 posts)3. I don't even think he was well-liked by his party then.
He's also the only member of the GOP I ever voted for.
jwirr
(39,215 posts)4. Good for Arne.