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By: Stephanie Drahan

The Daily Show takes on Florida’s New Voter Registration Law

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Last night, the faux-news show The Daily Show took on Florida’s new voter registration law. Among those interviewed by correspondent, John Oliver, was Deirdre McNab, president of the League of Women Voters of Florida. In the segment, Oliver investigates exactly what kind of trouble a voter registration form could get into if it isn’t turned into the State within the new 48-hour requirement.

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As explained in the clip, Florida’s law was recently blocked by the Department of Justice, and independent groups, including the League of Women Voters of Florida, have resumed their voter registration efforts.

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