The issue focused on civil liberties rights and the Bill of Rights because of the Supreme Court ruling requiring states to comply with federal law regarding voter identification laws and the lower court ruling that struck down two laws that were enacted in the wake of the 2010 election results. The measures were part of a broader push to boost the Republican Party in recent years and appeared to have an impact on state Republicans, who were able to overcome concerns that they would be blamed for voter suppression by citing concerns about voter fraud and terrorism.