Ralph Neas Calls for Justice Department Investigation in Continuing Florida Election Scandals
People For the American Way Foundation (PFAWF) President Ralph G. Neas said today that new revelations from a "smoking email" about Governor Jeb Bush's involvement in the attempted implementation of a voter purge list in Florida demand the appointment of a special counsel by U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft. "It's the smoking email. This shows that Governor Jeb Bush knew in May that the list was deeply flawed and could in fact take eligible voters off the rolls. Enough is enough. There must be an independent investigation. "This isn't staffers making decisions on their own. This email shows the Governor directly overruling the recommendations of state employees on May 3. On May 5, his Secretary of State, Glenda Hood, ordered the implementation of the purge. It's amazing. It's unconscionable. "This from a man who knew Florida's reputation for fair elections was at stake, who knows that as the President's brother, his every action will be put under a microscope. The arrogance is staggering. [more
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