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The Voting Wars: Who's Winning? Who's Losing?
Republicans say it’s often too easy to cast a ballot, and they’ve enacted requirements to control “voter fraud.” Democrats say voting’s not easy enough, and that GOP rules are designed to keep poor and minority citizens away from the polls. We’ll hear what’s at stake for tight races in several key states.
By Warren Olney • • 52m ListenRepublicans say it’s often too easy to cast a ballot, and they’ve enacted requirements to control “voter fraud.” Democrats say voting’s not easy enough, and that GOP rules are designed to keep poor and minority citizens away from the polls. Three weeks before the mid-term elections, courts have been ruling on photo ID, early voting and same-day registration. In just 10 days, the US Supreme Court intervened 3 times. It might do so again. We’ll hear what’s at stake for tight races in several key states.
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In North Carolina, it’s same-day registration; in Ohio it’s early voting; in Wisconsin and Texas, it’s Voter ID. In just 10 days, the US Supreme Court has intervened three times in voting wars between Democrats and Republicans. We’ll hear how court actions on Voter ID and other restrictions could make a big difference in Washington.
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