EDITORIAL: Defenders of 'democracy' want Voter ID off ballot

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

51% : We'll leave the arguments for and against Voter ID for another day, but suffice it to say that the U.S. Supreme Court has found the requirement meets constitutional standards.
50% : Opinion surveys show strong support for Voter ID, even among Democrats. Which raises the question: Why are progressives -- particularly an "immigrant advocacy group" -- so insistent on opposing Voter ID requirements? The activist lawsuit is on shaky ground, as the measure could be implemented without any additional financial commitment from the state.
47% : In addition, 36 states have some sort of Voter ID mandate in place, and there's no evidence it has proved an obstacle to exercising the franchise.
25% : Nationally, Democrats profess a deep affection for "democracy" -- all while trying to keep Donald Trump, and even potential third-party presidential challengers, off the ballot.

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