Tough Id Laws Could Block Thousands Of 2012 Votes

When Edward and Mary Weidenbener went to vote in Indiana's primary in May, they didn't realize that state law required them to bring government photo IDs such as a driver's license or passport.

Senh: Again, Republican lawmakers are always trying to screw the poor and the minorities.

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