September 20, 2012

Voter Identification Laws

Panelists talked about recent voter identification laws passed in several states, including Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Florida.… read more

Panelists talked about recent voter identification laws passed in several states, including Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Florida. Topics included proposed and actual changes to voting procedures in 2012, possible effects of the law on voter turnout and election results, and and the implications for minorities and low-income communities. They also responded to questions from the audience. After the panel discussion, Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi criticized the new laws and said they would lead to voter suppression. close

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Donna Brazile Member Democratic National Committee->Washington, DC
Andre D. Carson U.S. Representative [D] Indiana

Ronald "Ron" I. Christie Deputy Assistant (Former) White House->Office of the Vice President
Emanuel Cleaver II U.S. Representative [D] Missouri
Marcia Fudge U.S. Representative [D] Ohio
Marc Lamont Hill Professor Columbia University->Education Department
John Lewis U.S. Representative [D] Georgia
Gwen Moore U.S. Representative [D] Wisconsin
Nancy Pelosi U.S. Representative [D] California
Charles B. Rangel U.S. Representative [D] New York
Al Sharpton Jr. Founder and President National Action Network
Debbie Wasserman-Schultz U.S. Representative [D] Florida
Mel Watt U.S. Representative [D] North Carolina
Crystal Wright Publisher and Editor conservativeblackchick.com

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Program ID:: 308294-1
Category:: Public Affairs Event
Format:: Forum
Location:: Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:: Sep 20, 2012 | 8:23pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:: Sep 26, 2012 | 8:15am EDT | C-SPAN 3

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Sep 20, 2012 | 8:23pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
Sep 21, 2012 | 12:13am EDT | C-SPAN 2
Sep 21, 2012 | 12:21pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
Sep 22, 2012 | 5:23pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
Sep 24, 2012 | 11:21am EDT | C-SPAN 1
Sep 24, 2012 | 12:00pm EDT | C-SPAN RADIO
Sep 25, 2012 | 1:00am EDT | C-SPAN RADIO
Sep 26, 2012 | 8:15am EDT | C-SPAN 3

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