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WA GOP moves to end vote-by-mail

(OLYMPIA, Wash.) – Citing voting what they argue are irregularities in recent elections, the Washington state Republican Party is pushing change how we vote. First up is an initiative that would require proof of citizenship during voter registration. But the GOP is also working to end voting by mail for most people. We’ll chat with Chairman Jim Walsh.

PLUS: Now that President Trump has reached something of an agreement on tariffs with China, will we be paying less when we shop?

AND: Some of the more unusual performers at this weekend’s parade in Washington, DC.

Guests include Washington State GOP Chairman Jim Walsh, Democratic

 

(OLYMPIA, Wash.) – Citing voting what they argue are irregularities in recent elections, the Washington state Republican Party is pushing change how we vote. First up is an initiative that would require proof of citizenship during voter registration. But the GOP is also working to end voting by mail for most people. We’ll chat with Chairman Jim Walsh.

PLUS: Now that President Trump has reached something of an agreement on tariffs with China, will we be paying less when we shop?

AND: Some of the more unusual performers at this weekend’s parade in Washington, DC.

Guests include Washington State GOP Chairman Jim Walsh, Democratic Party spokesman Stephen Reed, Capitol Hill correspondent Allie Pecorin, and ABC’s Alexis Christoforous.

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