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CNN Host Acknowledges Error on Noncitizen Voting Claims Following New Jersey Incident

Michael Smerconish, a CNN host, admitted that he can no longer claim that noncitizen voting never happens after New Jersey revealed a software error that registered about 6,600 noncitizens, with fewer than 400 voting. Governor Mike Sherrill confirmed the error and initiated an investigation, while political analysts called for further scrutiny of the issue.

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Michael Smerconish, a CNN host, admitted that he can no longer claim that noncitizen voting never happens after New Jersey revealed a software error that registered about 6,600 noncitizens, with fewer than 400 voting. Governor Mike Sherrill confirmed the error and initiated an investigation, while political analysts called for further scrutiny of the issue.

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Original Headline

CNN host admits he was wrong to say illegal immigrant voting 'never happens' after New Jersey error

Neutral Headline

CNN Host Acknowledges Error on Noncitizen Voting Claims Following New Jersey Incident