AmericasDemocrat.org Netcast - February 28, 2016

Published: Feb. 28, 2016, 4:41 p.m.

What if you could vote by mail instead of trekking down to the your precinct’s polling place. Former Oregon Secretary of State Phil Keisling says it would dramatically increase turnout, especially among progressives. Professor Theda Skocpol explains how the Democrats ceded control of state government to Republicans. And Bill Press interviews Rhode Island Congressman David Cicilline about the Supreme Court vacancy and about guns.

 

Phil Keisling  

Phil Keisling used to be the secretary of state for Oregon, one of three states that allows people to vote by mail. He said the practice increases turnout, especially among younger and more diverse voters.

 

Theda Skocpol  

Government professor Theda Skocpol says Democrats think the presidency is the biggest political prize and, unfortunately, ignore politics at the state level.

 

David Cicilline

Bill Press interviews Congressman David Cicilline about the Supreme Court vacancy.

 

Jim Hightower

Who should pay Mitch McConnell's salary?