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Chris Coons: I also understand there has been more active, in some cases more aggressive, use of challengers at polling places that…

On the recordJune 25, 2012
I also understand there has been more active, in some cases more aggressive, use of challengers at polling places that seem to be specifically targeted at raising concerns or fears amongst those voting in particular districts or areas.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

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Coons discusses aggressive voter suppression tactics targeting specific communities.

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