Warner Under Fire for On-Air Slip-Up Over Voter ID Law Opposition
Senate Intelligence Committee Vice Chairman Mark Warner is facing scrutiny for an on-air correction made during a debate over the state's voter ID law; his opponent is demanding answers about the exchange.
Top Virginia Dem Senator Mark Warner was criticized for correcting an on-air anchor during a debate over his opposition to a voter ID law, as his Republican challengers seized on the exchange and demanded answers from Warner. The Senate Intelligence Committee Vice Chairman had been discussing the SAVE Act, which would require voters in Virginia to present identification at polling stations. The anchor corrected Warner's claim about the legislation, sparking criticism that he was being dishonest. Warner's opponents are now using the incident to attack his trustworthiness.
