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Cory Booker: For decades poor people of color have been discriminated against at the ballot box and discriminatory laws, like strict…

On the recordJanuary 2, 2017
For decades poor people of color have been discriminated against at the ballot box and discriminatory laws, like strict voter ID laws, have kept African Americans from voting.
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Cory Booker
Democratic · New Jersey

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Booker highlights historical voter suppression against people of color due to strict ID laws.

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