Governor Jerry Brown of California has signed a law making registration to vote automatic  when residents obtain or renew their drivers' licenses. The law will add millions of voters to the rolls by the time of the 2016 election. The irony here is rich; we can use a drivers' license to register to vote but we can't require the showing of that license in order to cast a ballot? Sheesh. LA Times: The record-low 42% turnout at the polls in last November's state election spurred legislation that will allow eligible Californians to be automatically registered to vote when they obtain or renew a driver's license at the DMV. The measure, which Brown signed Saturday with 13 other bills related to elections, permits people to opt out of registration if they choose. The new laws will "help improve elections and expand voter rights and access in California," said a statement from Brown's office. About 6.6 million eligible Californians...(Read Full Post)