Bernie Sanders calls out 'coward' Republicans for voter suppression efforts in Alabama and beyond... but Bernie Sanders just took it to the next level: The state of Alabama recently announced plans to close 45 driver's license offices, leaving only four offices open in the entire state. Alabama has some of the strictest voter identification laws in the country and needless to say, it could have a huge impact voters who may not be able to drive long distances for a valid identification. His comments reinforce the message he's been sending for months: