Reply #82: I don't think ACORN's statement will convince John Q. Public

[texanshatingbush]

According to CNN, the 5000 voter registrations in question were turned in late on the last day. Of these 5000, officials have currently checked 2100, and all 2100 voter registrations were found to be bogus.

ACORN's explanation simply is not going to fly with the the public. Surely, with the "sophisticated quality-control system" ACORN has, they know who turned these in. They need to confront the individual or individuals, and deal with it appropriately in a very transparent manner.

ACORN has received significant funding from the Obama campaign, and they have officially supported Obama. This makes their claims of "non-partisan voter registration" suspect, at the least.

I totally support what ACORN is doing, BUT it is apparent they have some bad apples, and they have to be up-front about it and deal with it in appropriate manner. Appearances count and can skew people's opinions. We've got to win both the appearance and the fact war. Caesar's wife must be above reproach. Otherwise, we are as guilty as the rePublicans.