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calimary

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61. Hey, soooooooo many of us in other states understand your plight.

Sat Mar 14, 2026, 08:25 PM

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We understand, we sympathize, and many of us work DAMN HARD, EVERY DAY, to spread and strengthen the true blue color of our belief systems. And while we know we can’t flip ‘em all from red to blue, we know change is possible (and in countless places, INEVITABLE) in many of them.

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Why my head hurts: This exchange just happened Thursday on the Senate floor. [View all] 634-5789 Yesterday OP

Not to forget that: no_hypocrisy Yesterday #1

It's a poll tax. sop Yesterday #5

A poll tax that also has to be renewed every ten years, I believe. no_hypocrisy Yesterday #7

I don't have a passport Mr.Bee Yesterday #24

To your point number 3 COL Mustard 17 hrs ago #59

Great Catch! Chasstev365 Yesterday #2

Many "uneducated" blubunyip Yesterday #12

Theoretically yes BannonsLiver Yesterday #26

That's an interesting thought. I imagine in red states, AleksS Yesterday #55

Ugh. Not at all shocked it's Cornyn. mwmisses4289 Yesterday #3

It would disenfranchise married women the most. Squaredeal Yesterday #4

Infuriating EuterpeThelo Yesterday #17

I have read news reports that say a marriage certificate won't be accepted as ID in the event of a divorce. love_katz Yesterday #50

Spot on! Since more than a couple GOP pols and influencers suggested women should not be able to vote Attilatheblond Yesterday #34

I just had to go through all this for the RealID. slightlv Yesterday #46

I have read that RealID won't be accepted as proof of citizenship. love_katz Yesterday #53

Crap... they truly are trying to cancel the voting rights of more than slightlv 17 hrs ago #58

It took me 9 months to get my passport because marybourg 23 hrs ago #56

This bill is clearly intended to disenfranchise women and minorities since fewer of them vote for Republicans. Lonestarblue Yesterday #6

it will also disenfranchise trans people LymphocyteLover Yesterday #10

I got my passport a year ago. Saw the brown stuff ready to hit the fan. twodogsbarking Yesterday #8

mine arrived last week. processing times are currently very quick, FWIW. uncle ray Yesterday #18

Mine too a bit longer. I had to get a new birth certificate. The old ones did not name your parents like the new ones. twodogsbarking Yesterday #19

i prepared and got a fresh new copy, only to be told the old one was actually better! uncle ray Yesterday #30

Mainers, heads up! Susan Collins appears to waver on support for the act, Easterncedar Yesterday #9

Susan Collins wavering? Thanks for my first laugh of the day. efhmc Yesterday #13

Hah! Yeah, but her reelection is not so sure this time Easterncedar Yesterday #23

Why is a person like this even in politics? efhmc Yesterday #54

I wonder that all the time. Easterncedar 21 hrs ago #57

Bitch is concerned.. thomski64 Yesterday #51

Cornyn is even dumber than I thought. JFC LymphocyteLover Yesterday #11

I kinda thought he was being deliberately dumb... ananda Yesterday #14

Cornyn is worthless garbage Scalded Nun Yesterday #15

It seems like this would disenfranchise more Republican voters. CaptainTruth Yesterday #16

Sounds like the rural midwest, where I live now! Bro and I live within 20 minutes of our hometown. slightlv Yesterday #47

It doesn't require a passport to vote ScratchCat Yesterday #20

That is incorrect mcar Yesterday #25

I wouldn't trust this SCOTUS to strike it down, ScratchCat! slightlv Yesterday #48

TLDR: Jim Crow Must Go. usonian Yesterday #21

From what I have read, this bill will disenfrancise both republicans and Democrats. patphil Yesterday #22

Renewed my passport late last year. Very quick Joinfortmill Yesterday #36

I was told yesterday by my tax preparer that AAA helps with the process. patphil Yesterday #38

See my reply above yours... slightlv Yesterday #49

Talarico's gonna mop up the floor with Cornyn ... nt TBF Yesterday #27

LOL sure. In Texas. maxsolomon Yesterday #37

Here's hoping, anyway. calimary Yesterday #41

I know it's not all that likely - TBF Yesterday #43

Hey, soooooooo many of us in other states understand your plight. calimary 3 hrs ago #61

About 50% Timewas Yesterday #28

Some educated people also don't have passports. SidneyR Yesterday #29

The problem (ostensibly) is voter fraud Seinan Sensei Yesterday #31

Cornyn is an idiot LetMyPeopleVote Yesterday #32

ISN'T PAYING A FEE IN ORDER TO VOTE ILLEGAL? Jimvanhise Yesterday #33

Jeezus. What a goddamn mess. Joinfortmill Yesterday #35

Congress is ... alimbalt Yesterday #39

That's a good one! calimary Yesterday #42

Voting should be mandatory. $40 lazy tax going to the inside the beltway constitutional officer yacht club Gum Logger Yesterday #40

..and GOP is already reducing avenues for obtaining passports..ending allowing libraries to assist BlueWaveNeverEnd Yesterday #44

I never knew they did! Callie1979 Yesterday #45

Hey Senator Asshat... FalloutShelter Yesterday #52

do expired passports count? pansypoo53219 7 hrs ago #60