Former Democratic presidential aides say they are prepared to spend $10 million to push for automatic voter registration whenever someone gets a driver’s license.

Why not? More people registered should mean more participation in elections. So would mail voting, now available in three states. Also on-line voting.

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There is one obstacle to expanding the voter pool: Republicans.

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