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A Census First: Black Voter Turnout Passes Whites
WASHINGTON (AP) — Making history, America’s blacks voted at higher rates than whites in 2012, lifting Democrat Barack Obama to victory amid voter apathy, particularly…
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Black Voter Turnout Rate Passes Whites In 2012 Election
Roland Martin talks with Andrea Gillespie, assistant professor of political science at Emory University, about the high black voter turnout in the 2012 re-election of…
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Rev. Al Sharpton on Voting Rights & Detroit’s Financial Problems
Rev. Al Sharpton talks with the crew about the current fight to protect our voting rights and how it relates to the current financial problems…
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Roland Martin Talks with Rep. Marcia Fudge
Roland Martin talks with Congressional Black Caucus Chair Rep. Marcia Fudge about the Voting Rights Act.
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Ohio Woman Claims She was Fired for Obama Vote
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — A southwest Ohio woman who says she was fired because she voted for President Barack Obama filed a lawsuit against her…
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GOP Seeks to Change Election Laws-Again
BOSTON (AP) — After back-to-back presidential losses, Republicans in key states want to change the rules to make it easier for them to win. From…
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Gov. Rick Scott Orders Review of Florida’s Voting Process
As the election results came in last Tuesday night, many Floridians were still waiting for their chance to vote. That’s why Florida Governor Rick Scott…
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Voters in NY, NJ Not Deterred by Storm’s Effects
POINT PLEASANT, N.J. (AP) — Election Day turnout was heavy Tuesday in several storm-ravaged areas in New York and New Jersey, a welcome change from…
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NJ Residents Displaced By Storm Can Vote by Email
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey will allow residents displaced by Superstorm Sandy to vote by email or fax. Officials announced Saturday that registered voters…
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Judge Orders 1 Fla. County to Extend Early Voting
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A judge extended early voting hours in one Florida county Sunday after Democrats sued to allow more time in a presidential…
