Lawyering up: Obama recruits lawyers as voting disputes arise

This April 24 file photo shows a sign at the entrance of a polling station in East Greenwich, R.I., advising voters that identification is required. President Barack Obama’s campaign is recruiting legions of lawyers to handle disputes that may arise from now through Election Day.

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — President Barack Obama’s campaign has recruited a legion of lawyers to be on standby for this year’s election as legal disputes surrounding the voting process escalate.

Thousands of attorneys and support staffers have agreed to aid in the effort,...

Published: 06/27/2012