In 70 years , she has missed only one election , in 1960 , because a move made her miss the registration deadline . Donna Brazile : 96-year-old Tennessee woman lacks papers required for new voter ID law . She says the woman had voted for 70 years ; the new mandate disenfranchises her . She says GOP push for voter ID 's is affecting the elderly , the poor and minorities . Comment: The Supreme Court ruled in 2013 that states can require voters to show photo identification at polling places if they want a ballot or other form of official proof of identity ( such as a drivers license GOP leaders are more interested in winning than protecting citizens ' right to vote .
Donna Brazile : 96-year-old Tennessee woman lacks papers required for new voter ID law . She says the woman had voted for 70 years ; the new mandate disenfranchises her . She says GOP push for voter ID 's is affecting the elderly , the poor and minorities . Comment: The Supreme Court ruled in 2013 that states can require voters to show photo identification at polling places if they want a ballot or other form of official proof of identity ( such as a drivers license GOP leaders are more interested in winning than protecting citizens ' right to vote .