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So i think were very hopeful this is the first step, this hearing. and, look, we have a lot of evidence that voting discrimination still exists and thats going to be before congress and there have been hearings across the country. so we think were building the record and were going to get something passed. >> one more second before we move on, cantor, my first thought when i heard about that surprise loss, there might be lots of reasons to be pleased for some folks on the left that eric cantor w...

For a vote. but now cantor is out. and even if the bill were to pass in its current form, it leaves a gaping hole. disenfranchisement as a result of voter icht d. laws would not count as a voting rights violation. joining me now two individuals working feverishly to protect and restore voting rights across the country, judith brown and dale ho of the . so nice to have you here. judith, in this past year this tidal wave, is there any hope congress will come could up with a new formula to stem thi...

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Now every day people. you determine what your voting rights are and the elected official officials have to check in with you, the people, before they start to take those things away. so im hearing frustration. im hearing people wanting to fight back. and this is an opportunity for them to have an opportunity to have a voice and to fight back. so im hearing that definitely the secretary of state is not connected with the people. and certainly, you know, weve got nina turner and hopefully will win...