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Ari Berman, Voter Suppression and Amanda Marcotte Tells Us What Todd Akin Reveals About the Pro Life Movement

August 21, 2012

Welcome back! Today Ari Berman (@AriBerman) of The Nation will talk with Sam about efforts on the ground in Pennsylvania to fight back against the Republicans voter suppression efforts. And Amanda Marcotte (@amandamarcotte) will join Sam to talk about what Todd Akin reveals about the true beliefs and policy goals of the “Pro Life” movement.

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