“Elections and Voting: Voter Identification” is a debate between three parties with different opinions on voter identification law. Each side is represented by Chandler Davidson, Hans von Spakovsky and Edward Foley. This debate is about whether or not voter ID laws should be in place. Davidson opposes voter ID laws that set their historical context and how they will affect minorities, seniors and students during election time. Spakovsky supports the law, saying “the law would prevent voter fraud” and make elections strong and fair. Third, the position advocated by Foley is that voter fraud is a problem and voter ID law would help prevent it, but we need to make sure everyone has easy access to designated locations. Davidson's idea would gain support from liberals as they believe that states that discriminate against minority backgrounds are the ones that are pushing voter ID laws. And Spakovsky and Foley believe the voter ID law would strengthen voting outcomes. They are concerned about voter fraud and think it is necessary to enforce these laws to prevent illegal aliens or criminals from voting who could change the outcome of the election. Foley, whose position is more likely center-right, thinks there should be some sort of voter identification but that the government should make it more accessible to all people. Davidson's position runs counter to voter IDs and its historical context. He believes voter fraud is a smokescreen for a growing conservative strategy of not accommodating poor and minority voters. Cases of voter fraud are very rare and mostly overstated. For example, in Texas, they spent $1.5 million to investigate… middle of paper… we shouldn't ignore that if it exists, we should do something to prevent it from spreading. If cases of voter fraud increase, it could threaten our democracy. Voter identification is a serious problem. The partisan divide makes it even more difficult to find a solution that satisfies both sides. Liberals think voter ID laws are a threat to our voting rights, while conservatives think voter ID serves to protect voter fraud and make our election results fairer. It seems like a solvable problem, but both sides don't want to compromise and solve the problem. Partisanship is preventing the country from completing any action. If both parties can't find a solution that works for both parties on the voter ID issue, how could they work together and solve the other larger national problems?.