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States, like North Carolina, are trying to make democracy more convenient, hoping to increase voter turnout. The state has implemented a motor-voter program that gives people the chance to register when they renew their driver's licenses. "Early voting" allows people to go to the polls several weeks ahead of election day. But these programs have made little difference in voter turnout. Amy Quinton reports on why these efforts have failed.
States, like North Carolina, are trying to make democracy more convenient, hoping to increase voter turnout. The state has implemented a motor-voter program that gives people the chance to register when they renew their driver's licenses. "Early voting" allows people to go to the polls several weeks ahead of election day. But these programs have made little difference in voter turnout. Amy Quinton reports on why these efforts have failed.
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States, like North Carolina, are trying to make democracy more convenient, hoping to increase voter turnout. The state has implemented a motor-voter program that gives people the chance to register when they renew their driver's licenses. "Early voting" allows people to go to the polls several weeks ahead of election day. But these programs have made little difference in voter turnout. Amy Quinton reports on why these efforts have failed.
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Voting is a basic right of our democracy. But it's a right many people choose not to exercise. Some states have removed barriers and improved the elections process to make it easier to vote. But making voting more convenient has done little to increase turnout. From member station WFAE in Charlotte, Amy Quinton reports.
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Posted on September 25, 2003 at 12:35 PM | Permalink
Review of Convenient Democracy
Interesting survey of current attempts to end the 40-year decline in voter participation levels and get registered voters to the polls. Fine range of voices (accents, energy levels, opinions), and information. Narrative zips right along. Makes me think about ways to get my non-voting acquaintances off their bums and into the voting booths.
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