Report: ERIC Lists Over 160,000 Deceased or Moved Virginians as Potential Voters

When Calvin ‍Coolidge imparted his legislative‍ wisdom, he might not have envisioned its echo through the ages. Yet, it reverberates in the actions of Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, who, in a move reminiscent ⁤of Coolidge’s prudence, vetoed bills ‌aimed at plunging Virginia back into the arms of the controversial Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC).

With a ⁤startling report underscoring ERIC’s approach⁣ of inviting‍ tens‌ of ‌thousands, including the ⁤deceased, to join the voter register, Youngkin’s intuition proved⁣ to‌ be spot on—he effectively dodged a legislative bullet.

“Protecting the integrity of our elections is of utmost importance,”‌ Youngkin emphasized, highlighting his commitment to election legitimacy, data⁣ privacy, and improved voter registration systems in his eloquent veto ⁤message.

Questionable Registrations:

Virginia’s cutting of ties with ERIC was⁤ a decisive stand against “inflated voter lists” and “inaccessible ‍data,” signaling ‌a ⁢broader trend of states seeking ‍more control over their election ⁣processes.

Commissioner Susan ⁣Beals criticized‍ ERIC’s drift from its ‍original ⁢mission. ⁢She ⁤called⁤ for a focus on clean, accurate voter rolls,​ rather than aggressively adding ​new‌ names ⁢to the list.

Virginia’s Rigorous Scrutiny

The Old Dominion’s scrutiny ‍led to ​the discovery of over 168,000 names erroneously⁢ tagged for voter outreach,⁤ including deceased individuals and non-residents, safeguarding the state’s‍ electoral integrity.

But, as the PILF report reveals, “One state’s diligence is another state’s oversight,” calling ‍into question the⁤ practices of other ERIC members who may not be as vigilant.

Remember, the ‘Motor ‌Voter’ law ⁢already aims ⁢to ⁣streamline​ registration at DMVs. Why then, do we need another push that risks enrolling the ineligible?

The​ Shadow of ‘Zuckbucks’

The shadow of ‘Zuckbucks’ looms large as ERIC’s ties to controversial ⁤figures and funding raise⁤ eyebrows. Virginia’s close ties with both ERIC ‍and the left-leaning​ CEIR‍ invite scrutiny ​on the​ objectivity and intent of the state’s voter registration drives.

Central to the controversy is David Becker, ERIC’s founder⁢ and ERIC board member, a figure of discord whose political biases and connections add to the growing concern over the‌ organization’s neutrality.

Consequences​ and Repercussions

Virginia’s corrective ⁣actions⁣ against questionable ⁤EBU mailings are commendable. Yet, the⁢ broader implications are troubling as other states grapple‌ with similar challenges, with‍ Colorado’s colossal mistake serving as​ a​ cautionary⁤ tale.

ERIC’s aggressive registration campaigns ⁤not⁢ only jeopardize voter⁤ roll integrity but also potentially mislead ineligible individuals, suggesting it’s time for ⁢a serious rethink of how voter registration drives are conducted.

States’ Calls for Reform

This scrutiny has led a number of states to demand greater ‍flexibility‌ and independence from ERIC’s mandates, ​highlighting the need for reforms​ that respect state sovereignty over voter registration processes.

As states‍ reclaim ⁣their‍ electoral autonomy and insist on due diligence, the expectation is that⁢ voter‌ registration initiatives should empower,⁤ not complicate the democratic process.