It may not be an election year, but Tuesday’s State of the Union is the perfect time for the president to embrace reforms to forestall another Election Day disaster of long lines, botched registrations, and lost ballots.
As this fifth State of the Union approaches, we feel we know our president. Most of the time, he is, in fact, “No Drama Obama.” Tuesday night, let’s hope he sheds that reserve, and gives us some unexpected drama.
During his State of the Union address, President Obama should focus on how we can strengthen our democracy. America needs to modernize registration, provide more early voting opportunities, and restore rights to citizens who have paid their debt to society.
The Voter Empowerment Act, particularly voter registration modernization, would address serious inherent issues within our system that were highlighted in 2012.
The Brennan Center works tirelessly to advance vital, national election reforms that protect and enhance our democratic system by expanding voter participation and curbing the influence of money in politics.
