Cenk and Epic Politics Man Michael Shure take a look at recent negative campaigning, we break down the consequences of the Pennsylvania voter ID law being upheld, and Professor Tricia Rose weighs in on the latest in the Chavis Carter case. Plus, political author Nancy Cohen on what the Paul Ryan choice means for women, parody politics in the 2012 election and the Aggressive Progressive takes on Michele Bachmann’s crazy old friend (and congressional candidate) Allen Quist.
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In some US states, it’s easier to qualify to own a gun than to vote in a national election
Cenk, Ana Kasparian, Michael Shure and Jayar Jackson challenge the Republican idea that there’s rampant voter fraud in the U.S. watch video
‘Snark Week’ gets bloody as both campaigns get nasty and Biden stands his ground
Candidates and surrogates from both campaigns got nasty this “Snark Week,” with insults flying from all directions. watch video
Cenk: #ChavisCarter re-enactment video ‘made me believe police story less’
Cenk and Brown University Professor Tricia Rose talk about the ongoing speculation — and lack of evidence — that Chavis Carter killed himself while in police custody. watch video
President Obama didn’t steal money from Medicare — he’s saving the US more than $700 billion
Current TV’s Jacki Schechner debunks the Republican lie that President Obama “stole” money from Medicare. Instead, Obama’s plan saves the country $716 billion in Medicare over the next 10 years. read post
From the show: ‘Mr. Right’ Paul Ryan, parody politics and voter ID laws
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