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And this is not an inconsequential number of americans. one out of every ten voters lacks government-issued i.d. and these voters are barred from the polls with these laws. >> who are these people? >> they're not. they can vote with provisional ballots. >> i think that's what we already said, provisional balloting is not a solution. >> student i.d.s. >> most student i.d.s are not acceptable. >> debit cards? >> you know, this expansive reading of these laws is absolutely absurd. the fact is these laws limit the acceptable i.d. to a very few number of i.d.s that are not possessed by all voters a...

It's across the fact, alabama, south carolina, texas, tennessee have already passed new voter i said laws. in texas, restrict s the use of student id, but allows the autos of a conceal to carry id, it's bizarre and it demonstrates the sinister nature of this effort. >> now, are we talking about driver's licenses in most states? >> in most states that would work, but in a lot of states there's an elimination of student ids and other sorts of government i saids like social security cards and other forms that have been allowed historically. we only had two states before and now we are up to 34 wi...

Are really shaking up college campuses around the country. explain how rock the vote is trying to combat that to make sure that kids get involved with the democratic process and don't feel thwarted from getting to the ballot box. >> thank you, thomas. as young people started to flex their political muscle back in 2008 and show up at the polls in record numbers, instead of celebrating this, we're putting in place state-by-state laws making it harder for them to show up and vote. texas just passed a voter id that says if you're over 65, you're exempt. and if you have a concealed gun license, you...

Voting, but licenses to carry concealed handguns are an acceptable i dichlt to vote and student ids are not. if you catch an error in the show, please tweet us. right now it's time for a preview of "weekends with alex witt." >> a new book from clinton with indirect advise for obama about jump-starting the economy and those times of things. and a new article examines the mood of america and we will look at how you might be feeling this morning. and a earthquake in oklahoma of all places. we will explain that, and chris we will be rocking and rolling this morning. what you should know as y...

All until this time. this is the only time i've had any problems. i never thought it would be like this ever. >> dorothy cooper is not alone. according to the brennan center for justice, 5 million eligible voters may not be able to vote in 2012 because of new laws that require photo i.d., proof of citizenship and reduced early voting periods. 19 new laws and 2 executive actions have passed in 14 republican dominated states including texas where rick perry signed a law that allows voters to show concealed handgun permits but not student i.d.s. these laws passed mostly by republicans target vote...