ACORN Responds To Voter Fraud Scrutiny

The Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN) faced scrutiny and ridicule after Nevada officials raided the group's Las Vegas office.

ACORN admits some of its workers falsified some voter registration forms. The FBI is now reportedly reviewing ACORN's activities in several states.

But some political observers say the fight over ACORN has become partisan and overblown. For perspective, Farai Chideya speaks with Stephen Bradberry — national campaign coordinator for ACORN — and NPR Washington correspondent Peter Overby, who has followed the story.

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