Washington Journal
U.S. Election Systems Report
2005-09-28T09:37:48-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvOGMzXC8xODg4MzctMDYtbS5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==Mr. Overton talked about the final report of the Carter-Baker Commission on Federal Election Reform. The report addressed changes to the nation’s election systems and process. Mr. Overton, who is member of the Commission, dissented from the report mainly because of its recommendation requiring all voters to produce a standard photo identification card before being allowed to vote. He also responded to questions and comments from telephone callers.
Mr. Overton talked about the final report of the Carter-Baker Commission on Federal Election Reform. The report addressed changes to the…
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Mr. Overton talked about the final report of the Carter-Baker Commission on Federal Election Reform. The report addressed changes to the nation’s election systems and process. Mr. Overton, who is member of the Commission, dissented from the report mainly because of its recommendation requiring all voters to produce a standard photo identification card before being allowed to vote. He also responded to questions and comments from telephone callers. close
Mr. Overton talked about the final report of the Carter-Baker Commission on Federal Election Reform. The report addressed changes to the… read more
Mr. Overton talked about the final report of the Carter-Baker Commission on Federal Election Reform. The report addressed changes to the nation’s election systems and process. Mr. Overton, who is member of the Commission, dissented from the report mainly because of its recommendation requiring all voters to produce a standard photo identification card before being allowed to vote. He also responded to questions and comments from telephone callers. close
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