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Tom Barrett: “More than 80% of respondents in every single public opinion…”

Featuring: Tom Barrett, Republican | U.S. House, Michigan, District 7

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Candidate Interview: Tom Barrett (R) Representative in Congress - 7th District

Published | Video Starts at 27:44

… we look at voter eligibility, it should not be an overwhelming burden to prove your identity when you come in to vote. This is something that is supported by voting. More than 80% of respondents in every single public opinion poll that we can find, people support the idea of very reasonable voter ID requirements. that require individuals who are seeking a ballot to just show their identification before they receive their ballot and vote in the election. This is a very, very fundamentally basic and genuine expectation that we have. (27:44–27:57)

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Asserts that over 80% of respondents in public opinion polls support voter ID requirements.

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