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It has impacted and changed election outcomes, particularly election outcomes for congressional, senate and presidential elections. we do that these kind of voter i.d. laws which fundamentally impact the most vulnerable citizens, seniors, african-americans, college students, those with disabilities, can have an enormous impact on outcomes. >> the other thing that's important to point out here is that in many of these states where voter i.d. laws are in effect it's often about the validity of the i.d. itself, correct? >> exactly. so if you got a speeding ticket, if you were texting while drivin...

To listen? >> well, you know, i think we have to look back at successful campaigns when it comes to highway safety. in our generation we have really seen improvements when it comes to seatbelt use, drunk driving and get our children in proper child restraints in the vehicle. we changed societal attitudes how acceptable it is to drink and drive and even smoking. i think that is what needs to happen here. bill: i have seen now, the message is being picked up by various states. you have 35 states that ban texting while driving. you have nine states that ban the use of handheld cell phones by driv...

Herzman. nice to have you with me this morning. >> good to be with you. >> 35 states as well as the district of columbia ban texting while driving and this is a more sweeping proposal and explain how all of this is going to be enforced if it does indeed become law? >> our recommendation is to the 50 states and the district of columbia, and we are looking for them to set good laws and have good education and good enforcement, and we know it can be effective in changing the behavior like we have seen in drunk driving and seat belt use and child restraints. >> so you have called the multivehicle ...

Drivers and 50% of drivers between 21 to 24 years of aged a note texting while driving. >> she was looking at my message that i had just september her. she was actually ejected through the driver's side door. >> reporter: public service campaigns like this one have tried to drive home the dangers of distracted driving. >> four little letters. that's what killed her. >> i sent one stupid meaningless text and killed a man. >> reporter: the wireless industry declined to comment on any potential ban instead calling for new products and services including those that can disabled driver's mobile dev...

You are looking at live pictures from fort bragg, north carolina. and the president is expected to be introduced by the first lady michelle obama. and jay carney just told reporters on air force one that the speech will focus on the extraordinary sacrifice of the men and women in uniform, and we will bring you live coverage ahead on msnbc. four little letters. that is what killed her. >> i sent one stupid meaningless text, lol, and killed a man. >> that is the spot emphasizing the distracted drivers. and this is a growing ing epid that the ban by the ntsb inspired to make a ban. joining me i...