In his victory speech in the early hours of Nov. 7, President Obama thanked “every American who participated in this election. Whether you voted for the very first time, or waited in line for a very long time—by the way we have to fix that.”
It now appears that the President intends to make do on that promise.
In a speech Tuesday night at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library, Attorney General Eric Holder remarked it was time to have a conversation on how America holds elections. “It is important for national leaders, academic experts, and members of the public to engage in a frank, thorough, and inclusive discussion about how our election systems can be made stronger and more accessible,” Holder said.
Although the Attorney General did not endorse any specific legislation, he did mention a number of ideas: automatic registration that moves with the voter, longer operating hours for polling locations, and more days to vote. Many of Holder’s suggestions are in line with the recommendations of leading voting rights organizations such as the Brennan Center for Justice.









