Turnout did not go down in those states. In fact, georgia, which has a large africanamerican also in 2010 when there was no when barack obama was not on the ballot. And in 2012, our last president ial election. Do a survey reau election. Their census shows that black voters actually voted at a higher rate in the state of georgia with its voter i. D. In place. Indiana which has a photo i. D. Law thats been in place since 2008, thats the law that the Supreme Court upheld. According to the Census Bureau in the 2012 election, black voters outvoted white voters by more than 10 percentage point. So this idea that this is suppressing peoples right no vote is simply not the case and the data shows that. In fact, i think president obama actually agrees with that. He gave an interview about a week ago in which he said, talk about voter i. D. And other laws that most of these laws are not preventing the overwhelming majority of folks who dont vote from voting. Most people do have an i. D. Most pe
Tonight the people of New Hampshire chose to put New Hampshire first. A few minutes ago, scott brown called to concede and wish me well. Scott brown ran a vigorous race, and i wish him and gail and their family all the best. I am so proud to once again be able to represent the people of New Hampshire in the United States senate. [cheers and applause] thank you. I promise you i will work with anyone in the senate democrat, republican, independent to get things done, to help New Hampshires working families and our small businesses. With the new term you have given me, i will fight to make sure that students can refinance their student loans. Thank you i will fight for a smart Energy Policy that focuses on efficiency and new energy technology. To end our reliance on oil and coal and fossil fuels. I will fight for a minimum wage [cheers and applause] that ensures that no one working 40 hours a week is stuck living in poverty. And i will fight for equal pay for equal work for women. [cheers
Majority. I think its going to be very close. Quest you think Jeanne Shaheen is going to win reelection . I dont know about individual races. Greg gorman sounded like a good problem solver. I dont know if he is bought and paid for like many people. Sounded somewhat senile. His responses were not always coherent. Right gorman was coherent. A lot of these guys prevail sometimes. In new somebody here york state running for governor. I dont agree on everything with but he isparty, bought and paid for. Its very difficult to break in congress because you stand for something and are not bought and paid for. The money is huge. He was in the debate, and that is on our website. Thanks for phoning from ithaca, new york. Some of the airing debates in the most contested senate races. Up next, we want to share with you from iowa the final debate that took lace in the iowa senate race. A poll came out over the weekend indicating the state senator republican candidate has a seven. Oint lead other poll
The table. The decision that came out yesterday with a prefered alternative, too little too late . Im certainly not one who celebrates it. And im definitely a glass half full. We turned a cook inlet base. In four years people said it was dead. Its booming. What weve seen with the mpra is an Obama Administration that ignores the rule of law and development. Ce you are not able to move the Obama Administration to do that which is is to have the bridge permitted. I spent two years working with the senators office, industry, david hayes, the secretary of interior to try to get that we did. N reversed it was another twoyear delay. Youre talking about some of writing in pra. The Obama Administration did take off half of the National Petroleum reserves. Through executive order. Thank you. All right. Lets hold on, gentlemen. Dan, go ahead. Commerce is increasing in the arctic. Nations are laying claim to the region. How do we protect u. S. Nterests best . I support the law of the sea treaty. T
. Lse to leave and there appear i apologize. That is the word. Throughout the day, you can conversation on cspan or our twitter feed as well. Itch mcconnell 2 50 p. M. Eastern time, the live here on cspan. Mitch mcconnell is a presumptive new majority leader of the u. S. Senate and hes both, as did his allison, they both spoke last night. We want to show you the concession and victory speeches from last night. [cheering] are you having a good time . [applause] , we areht like tonight grateful, above all else. For me, the gratitude starts with people of kentucky. [applause] they have put their trust and confidence in me for a long time. I want to thank them tonight. I work hard to bring your concerns to washington and i will not let up. [applause] you know, every election is a job interview. In this cake, a very long one. [laughter] i have shared my vision with you. Shared your stories and concerns with me. One complaint has stood out above all the rest, especially in recent weeks. Anou