WSJ: "Felons will gain the right to Vote under Obama"

The Wall Street Journal had an article today chronicling the likely bills to pass with a Democrat President and supermajority in Congress. I'd like to focus on one particular item likey to pass -- felons regaining the right to vote.

Thanks to groups like Acorn, we have learned that Felons are ALREADY voting ... that's not what I'm addressing here. I'm talking about having the legal right to vote ... not breaking the law.
I support felons regaining their voting rights after serving their time. Once they have paid their debt to society (jailtime, fines, parole, etc.), a felons' rights as a citizen should be FULLY restored.

That being said ... I highly doubt Obama or McCain would have the courage to sign that into law. I wouldn't expect Congress to pass such a bill. Right wing talk radio and Republicans would have a FIELD day with that. I can imagine in two years hearing commercials like, "Congressman Smith voted for a bill that allows convicted pedophiles to vote in elections...."

While I would support it wholeheartedly, I have zero faith in politicians to have courage and pass such a law.