What Marple Newtown Politicians Are Saying About Voter ID

Pennsylvania's Commonwealth Court has upheld a ruling that will allow the Voter ID law to remain intact.

The law requires people to produce ID at the polls, and some have fretted that it will make turnout lower for people who don't have the proper identification.

Politicians reacted in a variety of ways to the turnout. Here's what they had to say:

Leonard Altieri III, second vice chair of the Newtown Township Republican Committee, shared he was in favor of the decision.

"I am pleased with the Commonwealth Courts ruling this morning on upholding the Voter ID Law. Despite what opponents of this law say, the basic purpose of this reform is to ensure that everyone’s vote is protected and the Commonwealth Court obviously agrees," said Altieri. "Plain and simple, this is a great day for preserving and protecting democracy in Pennsylvania.”

On the opposite end, Tony Campisi, chairman of the Marple Newtown Democratic Committe, shared his thoughts on the ruling.

"I think it is unfortunate that the judge did not issue an injunction against the law. Even if the law serves a legitimate purpose, and I don't believe that it does, the state is clearly not able to handle a fair and effective implementation of the law prior to the November 6 election," said Campisi.

He continued, "Having said that, there is overwhelming evidence that the voter ID law was adopted not to solve the non-existent problem of voter impersonation. It was passed to suppress votes and help Republicans win elections, pure and simple. Those who voted for the bill are literally standing in the polling place door preventing legitimate voters from exercising their Constitutional rights. But this is also not the final word. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court will have the final word and the voters of Pennsylvania will anxiously await their decision."