Holder Invokes Section 3

Good on him.  But in fact it is the only logical way to proceed after Shelby County.

Really, I'm kind of surprised that anyone is surprised by this.  I was aware of Section 3 by the numerous stories that came out around the time Shelby County was decided, which stated that there were a number of localities outside of the old Confederacy that were subject to pre-clearance because of the bail-in provisions.  Hell, New York City voting rules are subject to pre-clearance because of Section 3.

The only question in my mind was whether Obama and Holder would have the balls to use it.

Glad to see they do...