When Congress passed the Help America Vote Act in 2002, I was thrilled to learn that the federal government would offer resources to all states to assist them in enhancing the voting process in America. — DeForest Soaries Copy Share Image
I found that there is very little interest in Washington for true election reform. That neither the White House nor either house of the Congress seems to be as committed to guaranteeing democratic participation in this country as we seem… — DeForest Soaries Copy Share Image
When I was growing up, we used to play basketball in a park that was never shoveled when it snowed. The basketball rims were… — DeForest Soaries Copy Share Image
Beyond that, states had to also have electronic voting machines that made it possible for people who are physically handicapped to vote in private...… — DeForest Soaries Copy Share Image
I was the Secretary of State of New Jersey in November 2000. I paid careful attention to the challenges that stemmed from inadequate voting… — DeForest Soaries Copy Share Image
What we say is that democracy means that you have the right to vote without intimidation and undue burdens. But if you stand in… — DeForest Soaries Copy Share Image
And when people in power can stay in power they do very little to tinker with the apparatus that put them in power. — DeForest Soaries Copy Share Image
My sense was that most of the elected officials in Washington - in their heart of hearts - really believe that the system can't… — DeForest Soaries Copy Share Image
My sense was that most of the elected officials in Washington - in their heart of hearts - really believe that the system can't… — DeForest Soaries Copy Share Image
And if we were another country being analyzed by America, we would conclude that this country is ripe for stealing elections and for fraud. — DeForest Soaries Copy Share Image
When Congress passed the Help America Vote Act in 2002, I was thrilled to learn that the federal government would offer resources to all… — DeForest Soaries Copy Share Image
We have no basis for having a recall of any particular type of voting equipment because there are no standards. And when we do… — DeForest Soaries Copy Share Image
Voting in this country has essentially been relegated to a very fledging group of election officials, who receive no training and operate on shoestring… — DeForest Soaries Copy Share Image
The Election Assistance Commission represents a major, unprecedented commitment from the federal government to sustained freedom and vibrant democracy. I am humbled by the… — DeForest Soaries Copy Share Image
