Since
beginning of this campaign, I have been talking a lot about preserving the
integrity of our elections by preventing voter fraud and making sure the results
of our elections are tabulated in a transparent way. This isn't just a talking
point - this is an issue on which the survival of our Republic
hinges.A lot of countries around the world claim to have free and fair elections. But the fact of the matter is that many of those countries' elections are rife with fraud, intimidation, and even violence. Countries like Egypt, Russia, and Venezuela all have had recent elections with dubious outcomes that have thrown those countries into choas and economic dissarray. These countries are Exhibit A in why election integrity matters. If a nation's elections can be manipulated by fraud and corruption, than other institutions that are essential to a nation's survival will suffer as well.
The United States's tradition of open and fair elections is one of the biggest reasons why the United States has thrived for over 237 years. Yes, there have been incidents of voter fraud and election manipulation in the United States, but these incidents have fortunately been not as widespread as in many other nations. However, with new technology being used in our elections and with new voting patterns emerging, particularly in the area of mail-in ballots, there is an increased danger of voter fraud and manipulation of election results. That is why commonsense measures like requiring an ID to vote, purging individuals who haven't voted in years from early voters rolls, and banning the mass collection of early ballots are essential to preserving the integrity of our elections. While Arizona and other states have tried to implement these policies in recent years, they have either been passed into law in a very haphazard way which has led to referendum challenges or they have been blocked by activist judges.
Unfortunately, liberals like Barack Obama, Eric Holder, and Terry Goddard have pledged to fight these commonsense measures, claiming that they are designed to suppress minority voters. While it is not surprising that leftists would resort to engaging in divise racial politics to try and block these measures, it is clear that we need to be prepared for an uphill battle to protect the integrity of our elections. That is why this will be my top priority as Secretary of State.
On another note, my campaign still needs your help. I would greatly appreciate it if you could sign my online nomination petition if you haven't already. Please click here to sign - it will take less than a minute and all you need is your drivers license number. Finally, if you are in the Fountain Hills area, come by and see me and my campaign at the Fountain Hills Republican Club meeting at 9 am tomorrow at the Fountain Hills Community Center, which is located at 13001 N. La Montana Drive, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
Thank you for your
time,
Wil Cardon
