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    1. Hafiz_TNR on

      Have Republicans even read the SAVE Act that the president so desperately wants to pass?

    2. NonPoliticalAcct3646 on

      I don’t think Republicans are capable of learning that something is bad until it directly affects them.

    4. Megaphonestory on

      I bet there is quite a few poor Republican States where next to nobody has a passport.

    5. I405CA on

      The vast majority of the public believes that voter ID is a common sense requirement.

      The GOP knows that it won’t pass. But they want to use the Dems‘ refusal to justify Republican claims that Dems want fraud.

      What Dems should do is propose adding provisions that the GOP will hate.

      Require that the government issue free passports on demand to everyone. That should include providing the photos at no charge.

      State and local government should be required to provide all of the supporting paperwork at no charge to the citizen. The feds will need to pay for them.

      Transportation should be provided to those who need the help.

      And so on.

      The Republicans will balk at all of that. The Dems can then attack the GOP for its lack of common sense.

      Show what it costs to get the ID, and call it the Trump Voting Tax. That’s on top of all of the other Trump taxes that we’re being hit with. Now would be a good time to talk about Trump’s Iran gas tax on top of the Trump Voting Tax.

    6. Athleticsbaby on

      For all the Chuds insisting that most Americans „agree“ with the SAVE act:

      >After thanking Cornyn for his question, Durbin explained that the voter ID requirements of the bill are not satisfied by a driver’s license, but only a passport. “Fifty percent of Americans do not have a passport. Those who want to obtain it so they can vote will pay $186 and wait three or four weeks for that to happen,” Durbin said. “Secondly, you can use a birth certificate, but any person who has changed their name as a result of a marriage … has to find not only their birth certificate, but some correction of it to prove that they are eligible to register to vote.

      I guarantee most Americans do not know these details about this fascist attempt to disenfranchise voters.

    7. Cactusfan86 on

      The most hilarious thing about the whole bill is I truly think it will hurt republicans more than democrats.  Educated people, immigrants, urban residents-all more likely to have a passport than Jethro and his wife in rural North Carolina

    8. WaterFriendsIV on

      You have to explain it in a way that affects them. Tell him many YOUNG, liberal women voters don’t change their last names when, or if, they get legally married because it’s „woke“ to keep your own name. They probably won’t have any trouble voting. But many, if not most, of the OLDER women voters have taken their husband’s last names because they’re more traditionally „conservative“. Those older voters might not be able to vote in the election. Ruh roh.

    9. gmen6981 on

      Didn’t Cornyn just flip and say he was going to support the SAVE act a couple days ago?

    10. latchkey_adult on

      The most important thing is to explain to supporters of this bill that a driver’s license will NOT be enough to satisfy the voter requirements to prove citizenship. A passport costs nearly $200 and takes a month (also it’s a hidden tax). You can use a birth certificate, but if you changed your name as a result of a marriage you need to have a birth certificate AND some correction of it to prove that you are eligible to register to vote. SHARE THIS INFO. Even Democrats who think this bill is no big deal are ignorant to the facts.

    11. aleph32 on

      > “It’s estimated that nine percent of the voters in America do not have the identification required by this bill. It means that, ultimately, those people will not be voting. And I think that is the ultimate goal of this administration,” Durbin continued. This was news to Cornyn, who asked if these concerns could be addressed by the amendment process. Durbin responded, “When’s the last time we amended a bill?”

      Sen. Cornyn really didn’t know this basic fact about a bill he’s been pushing for (and that he’s willing to bypass the filibuster for)?

    12. A_Beautiful_Impact on

      Learn? They don’t learn. What a profoundly stupid statement. Fuck the Guardians of Pedos!

    14. RCG73 on

      According to Durbin 50% of Americans don’t have a passport and they could get one in three weeks. Both those numbers are way way too optimistic. The reality would be far worse

    15. cwk415 on

      Misleading headline. He did not „learn why it’s bad“ because he does not see deliberately blocking eligible voters from voting for the express purpose of suppressing votes and stealing the elections (all of them) as a bad thing. 

      Edit typo 

    16. CryptoCentric on

      Was this before or after he flipped to supporting it in order to appease Daddy?

    17. Sanjuro7880 on

      I’m a disabled veteran. I’ve spent 27 years serving my country. My name differs from my birth certificate because I took my godparents’ name when I joined the Army because they took care of me when it mattered in my youth. Under this piece of shit legislation I will lose my right to vote.

    19. Duchock on

      If I had access to all the knowledge of the world, what I would like to know is if the drafters of this bill have utilized government data to correlate voter registration with passport holders. A particularly vile man once told me, „never make a bet you can’t rig.“ This smells just like that.

    20. ynwa79 on

      Am I crazy or does this not sound like it will hurt Republican voters more than Dems? The stats I remember were that ~52% of registered democrats had a passport vs ~42% of registered republicans.

    22. Crafty_Ish1973 on

      Beyond the identification requirements for voter ID, the SAVE Act requires that states turn over all their voter rolls to the Department of Homeland Security on an ongoing basis AND requires frequent voter roll purges.

      Republicans want the freedom to unilaterally disenfranchise millions at will so they can never lose. We can’t allow that to happen.

    23. Sober_Alcoholic_ on

      The people in D.C. don’t read or do shit. They sometimes show up to vote for shit their donors have already pre written and looked over.

      All they do is put on a show while the powers that be continue legislating everyone that isn’t a millionaire out of existence.

    24. Independent-Self371 on

      Uhh .. he still gonna vote for it cause they need to win by any means possible.

    25. mexisol187 on

      Do these ass hats even read the constitution free and fair election elections is in there if they would read.

    26. ClassyWizardCheese on

      I let my passport lapse and didn’t get a new one because I’m so embarrassed by this administration and many of our leaders that I don’t want to travel outside of the U.S. I used to travel to Europe, Asia, and the Caribbean every year or every other year.

    28. KAM7 on

      The only way this works is if every citizen is mailed a specific voter ID card when they turn 18 or are already 18+, they’re easy and free to replace if lost every year, and every state accepts them when registering to vote. There, done. Oh, but they don’t want that do they? They want to make you pay $$ for this for a passport or a certified copy of your birth certificate, neither are free, AND IS A FUCKING POLL TAX. Make passports free for all citizens and we can talk.

    29. Clean-Elk9831 on

      “Those things could all be addressed by amendments, right?”

      So you agree that the bill is in poor form?

    30. GestureArtist on

      Americans would require a passport to vote? They would have to PAY for the passport? So they have to PAY to vote?

      This is as un-American as you can fucking get.

      It’s a voter tax or Poll tax. It’s a pay to play scheme.

      *Poll taxes were fees required to vote in U.S. federal elections, primarily used in the South to disenfranchise African Americans and poor voters, EBSCO. They were banned in federal elections by the 24th Amendment in 1964 and declared unconstitutional in state elections by the Supreme Court in 1966*

    31. PutzerPalace on

      My husband asked me to not take his last name because it was Hispanic – he knows what it is like to be discriminated against for your name – his kindergarten teacher did not want to learn his first name so he’s been called “Andy” (which is not his name) his entire life – I’m so glad I listened to him

    32. Agent-Adept on

      These GOP politicians never read the bills they are voting for. They blindly and stupidly believe everything Trump tells than. They can’t believe that Trump would lie to them. What idiots!!

    33. throwsplasticattrees on

      I shouldn’t have to prove I’m a citizen to vote, the government should have to prove I’m not to prevent me.

    34. Suuuumimasen on

      It’s funny because this is obviously supposed to hurt the j left but it’s going to end up hurting everyone

    35. oneseason2000 on

      Try just getting online access to your Social Security account. In order to validate your identity for access through [Login.gov](http://Login.gov) or [www.id.me](http://www.id.me), you need to not only upload the required valid picture ID, you need to have a cell phone, and your cell phone number needs to match one of those associated with you name in the public record. The alternative is to upload more verification documents, and then have a fairly lengthy video conference. The whole process is quite lengthy (a few hours) and could be near impossible for folks with limited technical skill.

      The biggest surprise for me is that the system won’t allow you to present your documents in person at a participating US Post Office unless your cell phone number matches one with your name in the public record. The automated system also doesn’t explain why your cell phone number failed the verification test; you need to hear that from a live customer representative.

    36. RobsterCrawSoup on

      Once you need a document that you can only get from the federal government, the politicians in control of then federal government can pick its voters.

    37. realancepts4real on

      fuck the SAVE act into orbit around a distant sun, & send oath of office betrayer John Cornyn on a mission to colonize its outer planets.

      seriously tho, fuck that guy utterly. vote Paxton in the primary, you Texas yahoos

    38. Fluid_Anywhere_7015 on

      Fucking conservatives and their bullshit poll taxes. Make EVERY FORM OF ID FREE.

    39. GumbySquad on

      Say what you want about Democrats but… they have never and would never pass a bill that forbids voting for Americans who have had, or actively have sexual intercourse with their cousins.

    40. abracadabra_b on

      What is the distribution of passports among Democrats and Republicans? If this is a ploy to reduce votes, then could it backfire if the intention is aimed at Democrats?

    41. Marciamallowfluff on

      I believe the Republicans will loose more voters than the Democrats but I still think blocking voters and making it harder to vote is a bad idea.

    42. last-recording-22 on

      Passport has to be “valid” which means not expired. They are renewed every 10 years, $130 currently and that amount is not set in stone.
      The amendment also demands in person registration and in person changes. If you move to a new house across town you must register in person again. If you are “accidentally“ purged from voter rolls you have to re register in person. The act required the federal government to receive regularly updated states voter rolls every quarter. How easy would it be to combine ALL of the data the government now has ( legally and illegally obtained) along with voter rolls including a persons voting history, use AI and analytics to purge specific people from voter rolls . A few here a bunch there, oops. No rules in place for oversight or consequences there.
      No DEI so too bad for those wheelchair bound voters, voters who don’t drive, voters who can’t get to their “local”government building between 9-5 weekdays to register. Who don’t have money to get or renew their passport. To take off to go apply for their passport.

    43. Uuuuugggggghhhhh on

      Over the years I’ve seen quite a few posts on Reddit by people asking what’s wrong with voter ID laws? I didn’t know if they were just simple or if they were rage-baiting, but I sure hope they are seeing this close up.

    44. GreyBeardEng on

      Jesus that video is embarrassing. Maybe if these guys weren’t 10 thousand years old they would have read the bill.

    45. NimDing218 on

      Lot more republican women that wouldn’t be able to vote than democrats.

    46. canadian_leroy on

      Hmmm…who needs a passport in general? ANS – travellers.

      Who is most likely to be travelling? ANS – Older, white Americans with disposable income.

      If anyone thinks the people in charge of issuing passports aren’t going to issue at a snails pace and not prioritize preferred Republican districts aren’t paying attention.

    47. notie547 on

      Non citizens are not voting in US elections. It is simply not an issue. Its not today nor was it in 2020 or anytime before that. Trump is lying about the issue like he always does. Anyone who thinks otherwise is a complete fool.

      The SAVE Act will make it harder for citizens to vote though. So if you want that i guess vote for it.

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