Party takes action after some people waited in line for more than seven hours to get to the ballot box
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Florida Democrats have filed a lawsuit to extend early voting days after some people waited in line for more than seven hours to get to the ballot box.
Rod Smith, chairman of the Florida Democratic party, said in a statement: "Voting is a fundamental right, and we all have an interesting in assuring that all Americans have effective opportunities to vote."
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