Washington Journal
Voting in America
2014-11-01T08:38:46-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvMjFiXC8yMDE0MTEwMTA4Mzk0MDAwMV9oZC5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==Stephen Spaulding talked about a report from Common Cause examining voting procedures in the states following President Obama’s establishment of an independent commission aimed at improving the American voting experience. Topics included changes in voter identification laws and election procedures; early voting; and dealing with uncertain outcomes. He also talked about voter turnout and long lines at the polls. Callers shared personal experiences at the polls. The program concluded with a video clip of Stuart Rothenberg and Amy Walter being interviewed the previous day for “Newsmakers.”
Stephen Spaulding talked about a report from Common Cause examining voting procedures in the states following President Obama’s establishmen…
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Stephen Spaulding talked about a report from Common Cause examining voting procedures in the states following President Obama’s establishment of an independent commission aimed at improving the American voting experience. Topics included changes in voter identification laws and election procedures; early voting; and dealing with uncertain outcomes. He also talked about voter turnout and long lines at the polls. Callers shared personal experiences at the polls. The program concluded with a video clip of Stuart Rothenberg and Amy Walter being interviewed the previous day for “Newsmakers.” close
Stephen Spaulding talked about a report from Common Cause examining voting procedures in the states following President Obama’s establishmen… read more
Stephen Spaulding talked about a report from Common Cause examining voting procedures in the states following President Obama’s establishment of an independent commission aimed at improving the American voting experience. Topics included changes in voter identification laws and election procedures; early voting; and dealing with uncertain outcomes. He also talked about voter turnout and long lines at the polls. Callers shared personal experiences at the polls. The program concluded with a video clip of Stuart Rothenberg and Amy Walter being interviewed the previous day for “Newsmakers.” close
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