Super Tuesday Results Shaped By Long Lines, Broken Machines

Super Tuesday Results Shaped By Long Lines, Broken Machines

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The transcript discusses voting challenges in Texas and California during primary elections. In Texas, long lines and closed polling sites, especially in minority areas, were attributed to changes allowed after the 2013 Supreme Court decision affecting the Voting Rights Act. These issues pose challenges for Democrats aiming to flip the state. In California, technical issues with a new election system led to long waits, prompting a failed request to extend polling hours.

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What factors contributed to the long lines at polling locations in Texas?

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How did the closure of polling sites affect predominantly black and Latino neighborhoods?

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What were the technical issues reported during the LA County elections?

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What changes were made to the election laws in Texas after the Supreme Court's decision in 2013?

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What was the response of the Texas Democratic Party regarding the voting issues?

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