The most recent programs for the Election Procedures Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=263 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Tue, 21 May 2013 04:05:55 GMT Panelists discussed election reform and how they would go about changing the system. A primary topic of consideration was the constitutionality of state voter ID laws which require a person to show a picture ID before they can vote. However, the federal government has argued that it unfairly targets minorities and actively restricts against these laws. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307267-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307267-1 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Redistricting, Partisanship, and the Future of the Voting Rights Act Ellen Katz , Professor, Michigan Law School ( Democrats at DOJ: Why Partisan Use of the Voting Rights Act Might Not Be So Bad After All ) Nina Perales , Director of Litigation, Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund Abigail Thernstrom , Commissioner, U.S. Civil Rights Commission ( The Voting Rights Act in a Racially Transformed America Moderator: Pamela Karlan , Professor, Stanford Law School 3:15 PM - 4:45 PM | Assessing Redistricting Reform in California and Beyond Angelo Ancheta , Commissioner, California Citizens Redistricting Commission Heather Gerken , Professor, Yale Law School Michael Kang , Professor, Emory Law School Nicholas Stephanopolous , Lecturer, Columbia Law School ( Communities and the Commission ) Moderator: Nathaniel Persily , Professor, Columbia Law School 9a - 4:45p PT Sanford Law http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303815-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303815-4 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Tom Reilly spoke about cyber security challenges and ways to prevent voter fraud. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303950-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303950-1 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Wendy Weiser, the Director of the Democracy Program at the Brennan Center for Justice, talked about new state laws that could make it more difficult to vote. Topics included what types of identification are now being newly required in some states, student identification, and the political implications of the new laws. She responded to telephone calls and electronic communication. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301972-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301972-4 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Former Representative Tom Davis talked about campaign finance and partisanship in Washington. Topics included the 2012 Elections, congressional gridlock, and gerrymandered congressional districts. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communication. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301972-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301972-3 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on the necessity of tougher voting laws in various states. James Hohmann talked by telephone about Sarah Palin's One Nation bus tour which began at the Rolling Thunder Rally on the National Mall on May 29, 2011. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo previewed topics for Sunday morning news shows at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299766-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299766-2 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Jay Weiner recalls the 2008 election for Minnesota's U.S. Senate seat between Democrat Al Franken and Republican incumbent Norm Coleman and the subsequent eight-month ballot recount. Mr. Weiner examines the legal challenges by both sides throughout the recount process and the eventual declaration of Al Franken as the winner by 312 votes out of 2.9 million cast. Jay Weiner discussed his book at the University of Minnesota Bookstore in Minneapolis. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296391-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296391-1 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Abigail Thernstrom talked about the book she co-authored, [Voting Rights--and Wrongs: The Elusive Quest for Racially Fair Elections], published by AEI Press. She argued that the 1965 Voting Rights Act has a constructive and beneficial history but that in the current form the law is harmful to minorities. She said that by creating majority black congressional districts in southern states, the candidates elected have limited appeal for the general electorate. She responded after other panelists made their own remarks and then they answered questions from members of the audience. Henry Olsen moderated. This event at the American Enterprise Institute at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 11, 2009, was cosponsored by the Federalist Society. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287034-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287034-1 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Peter Hart conducted a focus group discussion which focused on a number of topics including expectations of the incoming Obama administration, the economy, foreign policy challenges and domestic policy priorities. Following the discussion journalists spoke about their reactions to the focus group discussion. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282550-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282550-1 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Representatives of the Organization for Security and Co-Operation in Europe, Parliamentary Assembly, held a press conference at the National Press Club to report on their observations of the 2008 U.S. elections. OSCE PA President Joao Soares, of Portugal, was head of the observation mission and Pia Christmas-Moeller, of Denmark, was deputy head of the mission of almost 100 parliamentarians invited by the U.S. government that observed the elections in nine states: Florida, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, New Hampshire, Ohio, Missouri, Colorado and New Mexico. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282269-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282269-1 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Scherer spoke about voter turnout among early voters and expected levels of turnout for election day, as well as potential procedural problems at polling stations and in tallying the election results. He also talked about recent charges of voter registration fraud and charges of voter suppression. He responded to telehone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282018-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282018-3 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT John Fund talked about the flaws in the the U.S. voting system that increase the potential for voter fraud and the efforts made by actors in exploiting these flaws. He spoke on the role of lawyers in post-election litigation. Mr. Fund answered questions from the audience. John Fund is the author of [Stealing Elections: How Voter Fraud Threatens Our Democracy], published by Encounter Books. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281893-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281893-1 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Doug Chapin previewed the election administration issues in each state. Topics included voting systems, registration figures, and potential problems. He provided data on voter identification rules, provisional balloting procedures, voting system usage and early voting information. He also singled out a dozen states that could have the most trouble on election day. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281903-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281903-1 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281837-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281837-1 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about election procedures, voting machine technology, operations by state and local registrars, as well as accuracy and accountability issues in preparation for the 2008 general election. They also focused on civil rights concerns, enforcement of voting laws, and oversight by federal agencies and independent observers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281334-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281334-1 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT State election officials and others spoke about election procedures and vote-counting methods. The forum was intended to provide background for and local election officials on reporting election results, particularly in close races. This second portion focused on quality assurance and control, coordination of paid and volunteer polling officials, maintenance of voter registraion lists, and maintaining the integrity of election proceedures. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281792-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281792-2 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT State election officials and others spoke about election procedures and vote-counting methods. The forum was intended to provide background for and local election officials on reporting election results, particularly in close races. Topics included voting systems, provisional and absentee ballot counting, procedures for reporting election results, recounts and audits, as well as exit polling. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281792-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281792-1 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Panelists spoke about future priorities for improvements in election proceedures and the status of implementation of the September 19, 2005, recommendations by a federal election reform commission. Among the topics they addressed were election practices at the state and local level, preparations for the 2008 general election, and various allegations of illegal actions by voters and officials. They also responded to questions from the audience. "Return to Reform: Priorities for 2009 and Beyond" was the second panel of a forum on the status of implementation of the September 19, 2005, recommendations by the Carter-Baker Commission on Federal Election Reform. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281689-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281689-3 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Professor Pastor, executive director of the the Carter-Baker Commission on Federal Election Reform, talked about the state of election reform. Following his remarks, panelists addressed the status of implementation of the September 19, 2005, recommendations by the commission. Among the topics they addressed were election practices at the state and local level, preparations for the 2008 general election, and various allegations of illegal actions by voters and officials. Jack Nelson was the moderator of the panel titled "Problems that Remain: Election Reform Delayed." The panelists also responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281689-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281689-1 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Jennifer Brunner and Beth Chapman talked about efforts nationwide and in their own states to improve the standards of accuracy, convenience, efficiency, and security in American voting procedures and the election process, and they responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. Topics included how states have prepared for and are preparing for the influx of new voters in the 2008 primary and general elections, questions about voting, ballots and machines, and concerns about how states will ensure that the ballots of military and overseas voters will be counted. Ms. Brunner and Ms. Chapman are in Washington today to participate in a forum entitled "Democracy at a Distance: A Summit to Make Voting Work for Military and Overseas Voters" sponsored by the Pew Center on the States and its partners. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281111-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281111-3 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Election Assistance Commission (EAC) held a workshop on preparing for Election Day 2008 and statewide voter registration databases. They focused on the proper functioning of the voter registration databases, specifically in reducing illegal registrations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280299-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280299-2 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT EAC: Preparing for Election Day 2008 Panel 2 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280299-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280299-1 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Bradley Smith and Paul Ryan talked about the status of the Federal Election Commission, the President's current proposal on nominations for the FEC, and the impact of the current situation on the presidential election. They responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. Last week, President Bush sought to break the deadlock over unconfirmed nominations to the Federal Election Commission. The proposal was opposed by Democrats who say the President is abandoning a reportedly non-partisan nominee in favor of a party loyalist. Currently, there are only 2 commissioners serving on the 6-member board. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204913-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204913-4 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT U.S. Senator Bill Nelson addressed his state Senate to propose broad election reforms. Proposals included abolishing the Electoral College, rotating interregional primaries, nation-wide early voting and absentee ballots, mail-in and Internet voting, voting machines with paper trails, and voter registration list improvements. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204554-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204554-1 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT The authors talked about two research projects they conducted on six different voting and verification systems reported in their book, [Voting Technology: The Not-So-Simple Act of Casting a Ballot]. The book addresses questions about how Americans respond to the voting systems they use on Election Day including if new voting systems have improved citizen satisfaction and trust in the voting process and if citizens can cast their ballots without making the same errors that occurred in Florida in 2000. Paul Herrnson, the lead author, offered an overview of their findings and recommendations. His co-authors offered additional comments. Thomas Mann moderated the panel. After the presentation, the panelists responded to audience questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204495-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204495-1 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Panel members discussed election technology and the changes in election procedures mandated by Congress. They spoke about the challenge of securing voting data, training poll workers, and "early voting," or allowing citizens to vote by mail. They responded to audience members' questions. The event was held at the Hilton-Washington and Towers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202740-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202740-1 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Contested Election Task Force held its final meeting. A Government Accountability Office representative presented a final report on a GAO investigation which included their own independent testing and analysis of the electronic voting machines used in the contested election. The Task Force will make a final recommendation on the contest to submit to the full Committee on House Administration. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203952-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203952-1 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Allen Raymond talked about his book, [How to Rig an Election: Confessions of a Republican Operative]. As the manager of GOP Marketplace, a political telemarketing firm, he was involved in an extensive "phone jamming" operation which tied up the phones of the New Hampshire Democratic Party during the state's 2002 U.S. Senate election. He served three months in federal prison for telephone harrassment. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202855-9 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202855-9 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Jamie Raskin talked about sponsoring National Popular Vote legislation in the Maryland Senate. In all but seven states, legislation has been introduced to elect the president according to the popular vote. This week, New Jersey became the second state to enact such legislation. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202665-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202665-4 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Indiana Solicitor General Tom Fisher and Paul Smith, the attorney representing the Indiana Democratic Party, talked about the U.S. Supreme Court case [Indiana Democratic Party v. Rokita.] They discussed their arguments in the January 9 case which had to do with voter identification requirements. They responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202510-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202510-2 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Participants spoke to reporters on the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court following oral arguments in the case of [Crawford v. Marion County Election Board] and [Indiana Democratic Party v. Rokita] about the validity of the law requiring voters in Indiana to show government-issued photo identification. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203505-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203505-1 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Maureen Groppe reported by telephone on the oral argument before the U.S. Supreme Court that day on the Indiana voter identification law. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203528-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203528-2 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT The panelists discussed next week's U.S. Supreme Court case, [Baze v. Rees] concerning an Indiana law that requires a government-issued photo identification document in order to vote. Topics included the ramifications for other states if the Indiana law is upheld. After their presentations the panelists responded to audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203325-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203325-1 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Jackie Calmes reported by telephone on the caucuses in Iowa. She talked about the process and the strategies that were used by the candidates. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203217-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203217-1 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Janet Metcalf explained how the processes and procedures for the Republican caucuses in Iowa and talked about the party get-out-the-vote and caucus day organization efforts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202503-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202503-4 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Panelists examined the early primary and caucus states and talked about the implications of the primary season being condensed. They also talked about the political ideologies of American voters based on data gained from a composite of polls. They also talked about Congressional races. The panelists answered questions from the audience. Karlyn Bowman is misidentified as Karlyn Brown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203030-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203030-1 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Alexander Bolton talked about the Omnibus Spending Bill that was being debated in Congress. He also spoke on the special elections in Ohio and Virginia. The elections were for seats vacated by the late Representatives Gillmor and Emerson respectively. Both were won by the Republican Party. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202412-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202412-2 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ben Pershing talked about the special election in Ohio and the process that was used to pass the omnibus spending bill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202410-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202410-2 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Federal Election Commission (FEC) met to reform regulations after the [Federal Election Commission v. Wisconsin Right to Life] Supreme Court case. In this case, the Supreme Court found that the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act's (BCRA) limitations on political advertising violated the First Amendment. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202442-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202442-1 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Elections Subcommittee of the House Administration Committee held a hearing titled "The Importance of Poll Workers: Best Practices and Recommendations." Witnesses spoke about recruiting and training programs for state and local poll workers, new election procedures and devices, and ensuring the integrity of the election process. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201338-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201338-1 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about presidential campaign primaries and caucuses, rules for establishing the primary election schedule, recent moves by several states to schedule earlier primary elections and caucus meetings, and potential reforms in the rules. They focused on a proposal to create a rotating regional system that would also allow Iowa and New Hampshire to keep their "first in the nation" status in future election cycles. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201060-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201060-1 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about state and federal programs and policies for fair and accurate elections. Among the topics they addressed were improving election integrity, the Help America Vote Act, as well as congressionally mandated standards related to paper trails and audit procedures. "Election Integrity" was a session of the Strong States Strong Nation 2007 State Legislative Summit held in the Boston Convention Center. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200338-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200338-1 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about an analysis of the 2006 midterm election voting released by Electionline.org, identifying both accomplishments and significant problems at the polls. Following an initial review of the report, panelists talked about improving American election policies and administration. Topics included cooperation between election officials and researchers in examining diagnostic tools and innovations, problems with the fragmented nature of the election system, and current debates about standards and new technologies. Mr. Caudell-Feagan moderated the discussion. Participants responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195531-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195531-1 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Rep. Holt talked about electronic voting machines and their use in the 2006 elections. He introduced a bill, H.R. 550, that would require both a paper record of votes cast electronically and random manual audits in every state. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195015-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195015-6 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT The guests talked about potential problems facing voters at the polls and possible legal challenges to the day's midterm election results. They responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. Mr. Hearne participated by remote connection from St. Louis, Missouri. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195007-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195007-2 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT The U.S. Election Assistance Commission held a public meeting and hearing on their Voting System Testing and Certification Program. Election officials and technology consultants spoke about the implementation of election procedure reforms, the use of new electronic voting machines, and monitoring of new systems in the 2006 midterm elections. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195123-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195123-3 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Saltman and Mr. Rubin spoke about electronic voting technology, efforts to improve election procedures, past problems with voting machines and registration programs, and their books on the topic. Avi Rubin was the author of [Brave New Ballot: The Battle to Safeguard Democracy in the Age of Electronic Voting], published by Morgan Road Books. Roy Saltman was the author of [The History and Politics of Voting Technology: In Quest of Integrity and Public Confidence], published by Palgrave Macmillan. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195291-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195291-1 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Andrew Gumbel talked about possible compromises in voting machines and records in the general election vote in Ohio in 2004. He said that he did not believe that the election rules in Ohio were non-partisan for the 2006 midterm election. He also talked about the use and viability of the alternative methods of voting. He is the author of [Steal This Vote: Dirty Elections and the Rotten History of Democracy in America], published by Nation Books. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195242-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195242-2 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Steven Hertzberg talked about the Election Science Institute. He also spoke about the controversy surrounding the Florida presidential vote in 2000. He talked about the implementation of the Help America Vote Act. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195242-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195242-1 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were opened for viewer comments on the issue, "Should Ex-Felons Vote?" Viewers had just heard a report from Peter Wells, publisher of [The Providence American], about Rhode Island's ballot measure #2 which proposes that felons be allowed to vote after they leave prison and their probation and parole periods end. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194628-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194628-6 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT