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Flaws in U.S. Voting System
2012-08-25T09:23:40-04:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/bd9/307778-05-m.jpgSusannah Goodman discussed the flaws in the U.S. voting system, including fraud and machine malfunctions. She mentioned that, since the voting process is highly decentralized in the U.S., widespread fear of fraud is possible, although she mentioned it is unlikely such huge fraud happens. She also discussed how some states have no back-up plans in case their new voting machines break down; which could cause some real voting problems. Viewer questions were taken via telephone and electronic devices.Susannah Goodman discussed the flaws in the U.S. voting system, including fraud and machine malfunctions. She mentioned that, since the… read more
Flaws in U.S. Voting System Susannah Goodman discussed the flaws in the U.S. voting system, including fraud and machine malfunctions. She mentioned that, since the voting process is highly decentralized in the U.S., widespread fear of fraud is possible, although she mentioned it is unlikely such huge fraud happens. She also discussed how some states have no back-up plans in case their new voting machines break down; which could cause some real voting problems. Viewer questions were taken via telephone and electronic devices. close
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