Why Did John Merrill Give Lauderdale a Pass?

 

For at least 70 Lauderdale County voters, their vote in the state district two election didn't matter.  Lauderdale registrars gave them the wrong ballot. A similar event took place in Etowah County where Secretary of State John Merrill demanded the jobs of current registrars, who later resigned.

While the event wasn't as widespread in Lauderdale County, it certainly cast doubt on the competence of Lauderdale officials...if not their honesty. Now the Republican Party has denied any possibility of a new primary with correct districts marked.

Where is John Merrill now? Will any of Lauderdale's registrars resign? And people wonder why there is so little faith in our system...

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Imagine that you care deeply for animals, especially those in your home county. If you knew that you were holding back your shelter by your very presence, especially when you have your former job waiting to take you back, why are you continuing to make waves among animal welfare advocates?

Let's hope Corey Speegle resigns at Friday's board meeting.