By Valarie Edwards
The Georgia Supreme Court heard testimony today on whether to strike down that part of state law requiring voters to show a picture ID when they go to the polls.
The original law was passed in 2005, and has been in both federal and state court ever since.
At issue is whether or not showing a photo places an undue burden on the poor and the elderly.
Former Democratic Governor Roy Barnes now represents the plaintiffs.
He says the law is unconstitutional.
“The right of franchise, to vote, is the most basic right we have in a democracy. Anytime playing politics with it, then i’m upset.”
Republicans in
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