professor todd shaw: "it's a form of a poll tax." statistics point to a decline in racial minority turnout when id is required. university of south carolina professor todd shaw says voters shouldn't have to jump through hoops. professor todd shaw: "i don't think it's just an absolute coincidence that you sort of had these laws being erected over the last sort of decade or so as you've seen this sort of record turnout in mobilization." in many states, there's the option to fill out a provisional ballot if a voter doesn't have necessary documents. however, provisional ballots are not the same as real ones, with states having the final say in how to treat them. samuel selph is president of the richland county election commission. he says in his county there are options for everyone to vote. president samuel selph: "i don't know why these laws came into place. but i don't in richland county, that they have been an impediment to minority voters at all." and some voters say people should just follow the law. david webb: "if you want to be

shaw, associate professor of political science and african american studies at usc says bernie sanders still has to let voters know who he is and what he's all about. "bernies is still trying to establish himself. convince african american voters this gentleman from a state that's 95% white in terms of the electorate he represents can represent us or represent me in terms of what african americans are asking. so i think that's the factor that's weighing on bernie sanders in terms of his connection in the african american community. although i think he sure is trying hard."3 shaw says clinton's powerful endorsements can also make it difficult for sanders to get but we'll just have to see how primary unfolds come february 27th.in columbia, loren thomas news 19 wltx. 3 we can expect to see more of bernie sanders and hilary clinton this week... as they continue to campaign in south carolina before the primary. today...clinton will continue her breaking down barriers forum... in columbia with an event at the central baptist church on clement road at 6:15... doors open at 4:45. both candidat

todd shaw, associate professor of political science and african american studies at usc says bernie sanders still has to let voters know who he is and what he's all about. "bernies is still trying to establish himself. convince african american voters this gentleman from a state that's 95% white in terms of the electorate he represents can represent us or represent me in terms of what african americans are asking. so i think that's the factor that's weighing on bernie sanders in terms of his connection in the african american community. although i think he sure is trying hard." shaw says clinton's powerful endorsements can also make it difficult for sanders to get ahead in the palmetto state. but we'll just have to see how primary unfolds come february 27th.in columbia, loren thomas news 19 wltx. of bernie sanders and hilary clinton this week... as they continue to campaign in south carolina before the primary. both candidates hit the talk show circuit this moring. clinton says even after yesterday' win ... the close to show *why she's the best know that i have to make my case, i have to de

joined now by political science professor todd shaw. all eyes are on iowa as a predictor as to who will take the presidency but that hasn't been the case the past two years. what does this mean? >> well, iowa has not always been an indicator of what will occur. mike huckabee and rick santorum won iowa in the past and as you know, it did not spur them to victory. iowa is good to win but not an >> you mentioned barack obama winning iowa in 2008 when hillary clinton lost. it is really, really close between clinton and bernie sanders, but she is claiming victory. what does this mean now for her? >> well, a loss by clinton would mean that sanders is a formable contender in a lot of ways. it is not bad for either camp, but it really was important for sanders to pull out. he puts a lot more emphasis upon new hampshire now where he is ahead in the polls. >> that is his neighborhood. >> right, right. in all these ways it is a draw, even if they are separated by a couple of votes. >> i think a big surprise, donald trump the forerunner coming in b

. >> woodruff: university of south carolina political scientist todd shaw says while sanders still lags in the polls in this state-- most show him more than 20 points behind clinton -- his predominently young followers seem to be more enthusiastic. >> sanders supporters say he has the vision thing going on. he's visionary. these are bold and idealistic questions but they should be questions we're raising. he's appealing to the frustration of what hasn't occurred. >> woodruff: shaw says clinton has been wise to tie herself closely to president obama, who's enormously popular among black democrats here. >> it's a pretty smart move. of course, she can make the claim having been the secretary of state, she can say it was hillary-care before it was obamacare. and here's where i'm going to carry the football forward. >> woodruff: 20-year-old jada williams says that's why she's volunteering for clinton, and not sanders: >> i don't think we need a big revolution. i don't think we need to make america great again. i feel like we're doing well. and i think hillary is the person who will make us c

u-s-c political science todd shaw has a bit of a different take. "iowa is not bellwether in all cases, but let's keep in mind that iowa sort of set a tone for obama's election in 2008 that, if he had voters in south carolina would have been a little less sanguine about his chances." next question -- could the group of candidates in the south carolina primary be smaller than in iowa and new hampshire? "probably by new hampshire you'll begin to see candidates, particularly, you know, folks who keep making it to the second debate, really think about their chances." "you have to ask yourself, 'do we stick it out? do we hope against all hope that we're going to do well in new hampshire?' i think after new hampshire, you'll definitely start to see people drop out before they get to south carolina." a few other points, shaw says south carolina will become very important to hillary clinton if she does poorly in iowa and new hampshire. "south carolina has to become because south carolina has a large, you know, african-american population, of course, and tha

and police say todd davidson drives a sergeant who pulled him over on route 225 in ravena. and davidson, police say, sped off with the troopers helding on to his car and he was dragged more than 50 feet and had minor injuries. davidson turned himself in. felony assault is among the charges he's facing. >>> and 4:34 now. let's get to the video you will see on 5 this morning. still inside. the little girl found safely but the suspect is still on the run. sarah phinney is following the developing story for you and, >> reporter: the car was stolen in a matter of seconds. the surveillance footage captures it all. fred greer parks at the shell station on 30th and carnegie. his three-year-old cousin is asleep in the back seat. less than a minute later, a man walking by gets in the driver's seat and takes off. and the 3-year-old was found miles away walking in the snow. the paramedics took her to popeye's for food, checked her out and took her to the hospital reunite her with her mom. >> and to harm her or what and was in panic, shock and scared. so much was going on at the tame --

former represent todd corser is charged with misconduct and lying under oath. he could face 15 years under prison. the other is charged with misconduct in office punish able by five year in prison. they were involved in a sexual affair. one tried to cover up by faking >>> coming together for the south beach food and wine festival festival. >>> al roker and natalie morales with friendly competition. we tagged along for the ride. >> welcome back to miami, al. >> i wake up to you every morning. >> we're here in the miami wine and food festival where i get to be a judge. a hard job. i have to eat may way through the burgers. burger. i can't wait to try it. >> a brisket burger. the grilled cheese. 1,000 island. slice it up. you're done. >> how good is that? isn't that the best one? we need your vote. help a brother out. give us your vote. beat that burger? >> a lot going on. >> final cut. we made the final cut. >> this is my buddy al. he has been cooking up a storm all night. >> you did? i'm not supposed to know your burger. give me a little bite, al. a little nibbl