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Josh Shapiro: “We need dramatic reform to give the voice back to the…”

Featuring: Josh Shapiro, Democratic | Governor of Pennsylvania

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We need real reform to protect and strengthen our democracy.

Published | Video Starts at 00:57

… of the United States has withdrawn from its responsibilities to be a check on the executive. We can begin to change that by voting. And after we vote, I think We need dramatic reform to give the voice back to the people. As for the decision yesterday, I mean, it is as clear as day in the 14th amendment. This case should have taken a nanosecond to decide, and it should have been nine. (00:57–01:01)

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Asserts the need for dramatic reform to restore people's voice in governance.

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