The Debate Over Voting ID Laws

As the 2012 presidential election looms closer on the horizon, a debate over possible voting rights and voter fraud is heating up.  Fifteen Democratic Senators, lead by Colorado Senator Michael Bennet, issued a joint statement to Attorney General Eric Holder questioning the legality of the voting identification laws in place in 29 states. The senators  argue that these laws – which require voters to present photo identification when they head to the poll – unfairly disenfranchise African-American, Latino and poor voters. But is that really the case?
For a hard look at voter data  we speak with Dr. Robert Pastor,  professor of international relations  at American University and  director of the Center for Democracy and Election Management.