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Abortion Ban, Gay Marriage To Appear On Ballots On Nov. 4, voters in five states will cast ballots on gay marriage and abortion — controversial issues that have long divided the country. California, Arizona and Florida will vote on a gay marriage measure, and Colorado and South Dakota will weigh in on abortion bans.

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Abortion Ban, Gay Marriage To Appear On Ballots

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Abortion Ban, Gay Marriage To Appear On Ballots

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On Nov. 4, voters in five states will cast ballots on gay marriage and abortion — controversial issues that have long divided the country. California, Arizona and Florida will vote on gay marriage and Colorado and South Dakota will weigh in on abortion bans.

Guests:

Jessica Garrison, staff reporter for the Los Angeles Times

Patrick Lalley, managing editor at the Argus Leader, Sioux Falls, S.D.