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Daily Kos: Jason Kander launches Let America Vote, taking voting rights to the court of public opinion

The Democratic breakout candidate who gave Missouri Sen. Roy Blunt a run for his money last November is launching an effort to combat the GOP’s continual efforts to suppress the votes of people of color. Jason Kander, who just completed his term as Missouri secretary of state, is spearheading a new effort designed to move the fight against voter suppression beyond the courts.

The organization’s launch couldn’t be more timely, with the House Administration panel voting 6-3 Tuesday to scrap the Election Assistance Commission that is tasked with helping states improve their voting systems. It’s not the GOP’s first attempt to snuff out the commission, but it underscores the necessity of focusing on voter suppression efforts.