The most recent programs for the Voters & Registration Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=278 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:26:13 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer comments on the Supreme Court decision that struck down the portion of Arizona's voter law requiring proof of citizenship for all would-be voters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313428-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313428-2 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Andy MacCracken talked about his organization's efforts to engage young voters on a national level about a variety of issues including the national debt, fiscal responsibility, college affordability and youth voter turnout. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311416-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311416-4 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in [Shelby County v. Holder]. The case concerns Congress' 2006 re-authorization of Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act under the pre-existing coverage formula of Section 4(b) of the Voting Rights Act, and whether Congress exceeded its authority under the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments and thus violated the Tenth Amendment and Article IV of the United States Constitution. Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act says that states and localities with a history of disenfranchising minorities, mainly in the South, must get federal approval before changing their voting procedures. Justice Scalia stated that congressional support for the Voting Rights Act is due to the "perpetuation of racial entitlement." He then went on to say, "Whenever a society adopts racial entitlements, it is very difficult to get out of them through the normal political processes." This program contained audio with still images of participants as they spoke. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311193-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311193-1 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ari Berman and Hans Von Spakovsky talked about the Supreme Court case challenging a provision of the Voting Rights Act known as Section 5, which says states and localities with a history of disenfranchising minorities must get federal approval before changing their voting procedures. The guests also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311217-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311217-5 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Abby Kiesa talked about her Center for Information and Research for Civic Learning and Engagement's (CIRCLE) report on the level of civic activity and community engagement of "millenials," the generation of Americans born between 1984-1995. The report highlighted the diverse ways in which these voters were taking action both online and offline, in their communities, and across different regions of the country. She responded to viewer calls and electronic communications, and to questions from Taylor High School students in North Bend, Ohio. Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310930-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310930-5 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on access to voting during the 2012 election and the need for protections against efforts to limit or suppress voters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310028-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310028-1 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about voter difficulties in the 2012 election. Topics included voter ID laws, long voting lines, and voter suppression. "Long Lines and High Enthusiasm" was part of a Pew Center on the States day-long conference on the voter experience in 2012, held in the Newseum. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309863-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309863-3 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ohio and West Virginia secretaries of state Jon Husted (R-OH) and Natalie Tennant (D-WV) talked about voter identification laws in their respective states. "Ensuring Integrity and Access: Voter ID in 2012 and Beyond" was part of a Pew Center on the States day-long conference on the voter experience in 2012, held in the Newseum. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309863-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309863-4 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about challenges in voter registration and methods of improvement. "Does Voter Registration Need an Upgrade?" was part of a Pew Center on the States day-long conference on the voter experience in 2012, held in the Newseum. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309863-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309863-5 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the role social media played in the 2012 presidential election. Among the topics they covered were the cost of old voting technology versus new, and the availability to voters of real-time information via mobile devices through Twitter and Facebook while waiting in line. They answered questions from audience members at the end of the program. "Elections: Technology, Social Media, and Administration" was part of a Pew Center on the States day-long conference on the voter experience in 2012, held in the Newseum. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309863-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309863-2 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about some of the voter trends in the 2012 elections. Researchers from the Pew Center and MIT outlined the results of studies taken on and after the 2012 election. By 2050 the population of white Americans would drop below 50% according to a new study by the Pew Research Center. Topics included differences in attitudes on voting between Republicans and Democrats, voting waiting lines, and voter ID laws. "Looking Back at 2012" was part of a Pew Center on the States day-long conference on the voter experience in 2012, held in the Newseum. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309863-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309863-1 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Minority Leader Pelosi held her weekly legislative briefing with reporters. She addressed the negotiations on the "fiscal cliff," the automatic tax increases and spending cuts scheduled for January 2013 if Congress does not reach a budget agreement before then. She urged House Republican leadership to bring legislation to the floor the next week regarding middle class tax cuts. She was joined by Representative John Larson (D-CT), who she had appointed to head a task force on election reform the previous day. He made brief remarks commenting on voter rights and campaign finance. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309713-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309713-1 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Vanderbilt University history professor Sarah Igo, and [Washington Post] polling director Jon Cohen talked about the history of political polling in America at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. They responded to questions from members of the audience. "Crunching the Numbers: Polling" was part of the symposium "Political Machines: Innovations in Campaigns and Elections," held in the Warner Bros. Theater of the National Museum of American History. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309204-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309204-6 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer comments on the question, "What are some remedies to speed up the voting process?" In the 2012 presidential election, voters in several states stood in line for hours before receiving a ballot. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309560-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309560-2 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT David Lauter discussed voter turnout in the 2012 election, and how demographic and attitudinal groups voted, based on exit polls and other data. He talked about the diversity of voters in this election, including the decline of the white vote, the increase of the Latino vote, and the relevance of the female vote,. He also talked about the effect of third-party candidates on the election, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communication. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309367-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309367-6 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Max Sevilla talked about the issues that drove Latino voter support, including unemployment and the economy. He also discussed possibilities for immigration reform in the first year of President Obama's second term, and lessons for Republicans in future elections, most notably immigration. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309367-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309367-5 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT One day after the 2012 presidential election, David Bositis talked about the impact of the African-American vote during the 2012 election and examined what the outcome of the election could mean for minority communities in the U.S. His studies said that President Obama's margin of victory came from the black vote in the swing state of Ohio. He responded to questions from members of the audience at the a luncheon meeting at the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309306-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309306-1 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists analyzed the impact of various voter demographics on the 2012 election results. They responded to questions from members of the audience. Gregory Capelli made luncheon remarks about the education of the work force. "The Day After: The 2012 Election Debrief" was held by the National Journal in the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center Atrium Ballroom. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309307-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309307-6 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Viewers responded to the question, "Why do you vote, or not vote?" http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309292-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309292-2 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jon Geenbaum talked about the Justice Department process and protocol in deciding the election polling places it monitors, the staff and resources involved, and legal issues. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. The Voting Rights Act allows the Justice Department to appoint Federal Observers to monitor procedures polling places and at places where ballots are counted and to allow monitoring in political subdivisions certified by the Attorney General. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309254-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309254-6 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT [National Journal Daily] editor Matthew Cooper discussed the [National Journal]'s latest Congressional Connection Poll, looking at voters' attitudes toward the Presidential race, Congressional elections, and divided government. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309254-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309254-5 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT [Tuesday in November] is a 1945 United States Office of War Information - Overseas Division film detailing the process of voting during the 1944 election, in which President Franklin Roosevelt was opposed by New York Governor Thomas Dewey. The seventeen minute film includes animated sequences detailing the structure of American government, and is part of the online Prelinger Archives. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309037-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309037-1 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Michael McDonald talked about early voting, including the number of voters who had cast their votes early and the strategies of campaigns in targeting and turning out those voters. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309016-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309016-4 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke to workers at his polling location in Chicago about early voting. During the visit he voted for himself, becoming the first sitting president to cast an early in-person ballot. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309073-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309073-101 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Barack Obama cast his vote in his hometown of Chicago, Illinois, becoming the first sitting president to cast an early in-person ballot. After voting he talked about the benefits of early voting and has his picture taken with poll workers and other early voters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309073-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309073-1 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Lauren Williams talked about African-American voters and the 2012 election, and she responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included voter enthusiasm for President Obama in 2008 versus 2012, the unemployment rate among African Americans, the economy, and the reluctance of both Mitt Romney and President Obama to talk about issues that are more relevant to African Americans. Nancy Calo read the latest headline news from C-SPAN Radio. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309012-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309012-3 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT The National Association of Latino Elected Officials (NALEO) released reports on the growth of the Latino population in the U.S., Hispanic candidates running for office, and the effects on Latino voters of voter identification laws passed since 2010. Mr. Vargas presented these reports with slides. After his briefing political strategists analyzed key races around the country where Latino candidates were involved and the role of the Latino vote in the presidential election, including stances on immigration. They responded to questions from members of the audience at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. Portions of the question and answer period were in Spanish. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308987-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308987-1 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT S.E. Cupp talked about women voters and the 2012 election, and she responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308905-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308905-5 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Celinda Lake talked about efforts by both the Obama and Romney campaigns to capture the votes of women. She also discussed the latest polls and types of female voters, and the issues that matter most to them, and she responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Nancy Calo read the latest headline news from C-SPAN Radio. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308905-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308905-4 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT David Becker explained the various rules states have for absentee voting, trends in absentee voting, and why up-to-date voter rolls are important. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308848-8 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308848-8 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Margot McMillen, author of [The Golden Lane], explored how a protest by thousands of women at the 1916 Democratic National Convention in St. Louis changed minds and helped make voting rights for women a reality. McMillen is an adjunct instructor of English at Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307551-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307551-1 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Joseph Crespino, history professor at Emory University, recounted the life and political career of the late Senator Strom Thurmond of South Carolina (1902-2003). The author recalls the many events that composed the former Senator's 47-year career, from his presidential candidacy in 1948 to his 24-hour filibuster in opposition to the Civil Rights Act of 1957, and his movement from the Democratic to Republican Party in 1964. Joseph Crespino speaks at Lemuria Books in Jackson, Mississippi. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308664-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308664-1 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Niraj Antani and Kyle Strickland talked about the role young voters were playing in the 2012 presidential election, including the main issues of concern to young voters. Topics included their enthusiasm about President Obama and Mitt Romney, voter turnout expectations compared to the 2008 election, among other topics. They also responded to viewer phone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308669-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308669-6 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Gunnery Sergeant Jessie Jane Duff USMC (Ret.), of Concerned Veterans for America, discussed the voting process for active duty military personnel serving in the U.S. and abroad. Topics included the difficulty of getting the absentee votes to military personnel, returning the votes back before the deadline, and ensuring the military personnel are aware that they are still eligible to vote. She argued that Voter Assistance Office was inept in its procedure and failed in letting military personnel that they could vote. Viewer questions were taken via telephone and electronic devices. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308655-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308655-5 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT A state judge in Pennsylvania delayed enforcement of Pennsylvania's new voter ID law, which requires voters to have a valid photo ID, until after the November election. The law was initially upheld by a Pennsylvania court, but because many people had not received their photo ID the judge issued a stay on the law until after the 2012 election. Many states have similar voting laws, but those opposing the law say it is an infringement on citizens' voting rights. Viewer questions were taken via telephone and electronic devices. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308655-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308655-4 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT A Pennsylvania judge on Tuesday postponed the enforcement of Pennsylvania's voter ID law. Guest joins us to discuss what impact this will have on voters come November. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308417-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308417-3 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Katherine Mangu-Ward talked about her [Reason] Magazine cover story, "Your Vote Doesn't Count," and she responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. She argued that while voting is widely thought to be one of the most important things a person can do, the reasons people give for why they vote are flawed, unconvincing, and sometimes even dangerous. This program was part of a "Washington Journal" series highlighting recent magazine articles. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308417-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308417-6 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on early voting. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308357-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308357-2 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about recent voter identification laws passed in several states, including Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Florida. Topics included proposed and actual changes to voting procedures in 2012, possible effects of the law on voter turnout and election results, and and the implications for minorities and low-income communities. They also responded to questions from the audience. After the panel discussion, Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi criticized the new laws and said they would lead to voter suppression. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308294-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308294-1 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Rick Larsen talked about his bill, the America Votes Act of 2012. The legislation would allow people lacking proper identification on Election Day to sign an affidavit attesting to their identity. Representative Larsen sponsored the bill in response to a spate of state laws requiring a non-photo or photo identification to receive an election ballot. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308297-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308297-5 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses reviewed the [Citizens United] decision allowing corporations to spend unlimited funds in political campaigns and the effects of recent voter identification laws on low income citizens ability to vote in elections. Witnesses Anthony Johnstone, assistant professor, University of Montana School of Law, Missoula, Mont. Michael A. Carvin, partner, Jones Day Elisabeth MacNamara, president, League of Women Voters of the United States http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308129-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308129-1 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Pam Mitchell discussed efforts taken by the Federal Voting Assistance Program to promote voter registration and absentee voting. Each federal election year, the Federal Voting Assistance Program works with the armed services and overseas citizens groups to promote voter registration and absentee voting. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307975-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307975-2 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists discussed the African American and youth vote in the 2012 election. Topics included issues that were relevant to the African American population, importance of the youth vote, and future issues that would likely be relevant to both groups like student loan debt. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307871-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307871-1 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Frank Newport talked about undecided voters and the 2012 presidential election. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the classification of "undecided" voters, and undecided voters' attitudes toward President Obama and Mitt Romney. This program was part of C-SPAN's regular Friday "America by the Numbers" series. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307893-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307893-5 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Susannah Goodman discussed the flaws in the U.S. voting system, including fraud and machine malfunctions. She mentioned that, since the voting process is highly decentralized in the U.S., widespread fear of fraud is possible, although she mentioned it is unlikely such huge fraud happens. She also discussed how some states have no back-up plans in case their new voting machines break down; which could cause some real voting problems. Viewer questions were taken via telephone and electronic devices. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307778-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307778-5 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for independent voters to talk about their views of the political parties. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307616-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307616-101 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for independent voters to talk about their views of the political parties. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307616-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307616-2 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Peyton Craighill was interviewed by phone about a [Washington Post] and Kaiser Family Foundation poll of independent voters and their potential effect on the 2012 elections. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307616-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307616-6 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT The authors argue that there are serious problems with fraud and error within the U.S. election system that require scrutiny and investigation. States need to reduce illegal votes, they say, by requiring voter identification, as well as election monitors. They made their case to the author of [The Swing Vote], Linda Killian. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307277-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307277-1 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on a Suffolk University/[USA Today] poll that showed 40 percent of eligible voters will not cast ballots in the 2012 presidential election. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307608-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307608-2 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT