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Jun 2020
24m 45s

Georgia's Election Meltdown

The New York Times
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A full-scale meltdown of new voting systems in Georgia is alarming Democratic leaders — and revealing a new national playing field — ahead of the general election in November. Today, we explore why voting access in Georgia has become a national issue for the party. Guest: Astead W. Herndon, who covers national politics for The New York Times. For more info ... Show More
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