Beer and wine wholesalers behind legislators pushing controversial voter ID laws

By Paul Abowd

Wholesalers among those behind legislators pushing controversial new election rules.

Excerpts from this story referencing "National Beer Wholesalers Association":

"… del legislation in 2009. The industry’s major trade associations — the National Beer Wholesalers Association and Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America — are among them. Since 2007 …"

"… k a politically charged issue like voter ID? Formally, they don’t.“The National Beer Wholesalers Association has no position on this issue,” said spokeswoman Kathleen Joyce, in an e …"

ALEC scraps task force behind support for voter ID, 'Stand Your Ground' laws nationwide

By Gordon Witkin

Move follows pressure from liberal groups.

Excerpts from this story referencing "National Beer Wholesalers Association":

"… laws nationwide. Another Center story earlier this week revealed how the National Beer Wholesalers Association and the Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America — both ALEC members — …"