Fine Gael councillor calls for denial of benefits for anyone who spoiled their vote

Fine Gael councillor calls for denial of benefits for anyone who spoiled their vote

A Fine Gael councillor who called for anyone who spoiled their vote in last week’s Presidential election to have their ‘benefits’ withdrawn is receiving a massive online backlash from furious voters.   Laois councillor John King, accused voters of ‘voting against the State’, because they chose to spoil their vote, and he goes on to demand that anyone who voted in this manner should be subject to sanctions, including having their state benefits d…