Voting laws' influence on election; senate races and Paul Ryan

Webcast Extra - August 17, 2012 Washington Week with The Atlantic

Premiered August 16, 2012
Webcast Extra - August 17, 2012

On the Webcast Extra: how voter laws in Pennsylvania and Ohio may influence the election. Also, how Democrats are using the Paul Ryan vice presidential pick in swing Senate races to court older, white voters. Plus, crowd sizes at political rallies.

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