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Voter ID

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Voter ID

Matt Gagnon and Jim from Saco discuss the implications of a proposed voter ID law in Maine. Jim, a disabled individual, expresses concerns about accessing absentee ballots if the law passes. Matt acknowledges the potential difficulties but suggests legislative fixes might be made in the next session. He criticizes the lengthy and complex question on the ballot, which includes unpopular provisions like changes to ballot drop boxes, which could jeopardize the voter ID measure’s passage. Matt supports voter ID but criticizes the abuse of the absentee system by political operatives, which he believes is the real issue.

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