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In reply to the discussion: SOME Democrat PLEASE put forth a LEGIT Voter ID bill. [View all]Callie1979
(1,406 posts)25. So do some states just let ANYONE register?
Because I'm in GA & we've always had an ID requirement. And we've had record turnout every cycle for the past decade. A drivers license or college ID, among other things, is acceptable. I haven't seen stories about how many people here CANT vote because they cant get one of the types of ID required under our current laws.
The fraudulently named "SAVE Act" WOULD require FAR more than what we already need to get registered.
So couldn't every State simply require what GA requires?
I'm promising you whoever is in a swing state is going to see these ads en-masse come Sep-Nov. And they'll WORK.
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Problem is that a voter ID bill which requires proof of citizenship (democrats dont support allowing only citizens vote)
Ms. Toad
Wednesday
#2
It's OK. I'd have put in quote marks, but I ran out of characters in the title . . . n/t
Ms. Toad
Wednesday
#10
Our current voter records are already well vetted. Illegal voters are very rare
Callie1979
Thursday
#15
Requiring "some kind of ID" does not counter the advertisements you claim will be used against Democrats
Ms. Toad
Thursday
#19
Well, if you've got a Dem Senator running & you're in a swing state, you'll see.
Callie1979
23 hrs ago
#24
Do you understand that requiring an ID - EVEN a RealID - does not prove citizenship
Ms. Toad
21 hrs ago
#30
Democratic Party believes anyone from any country can vote in the US? I've never heard this
Melon
21 hrs ago
#32
First, I was quoting the advertisements the OP was afraid would be run against Democrats,
Ms. Toad
17 hrs ago
#34
Only 12 states require an ID that proves citizenship - and most of those are very limited or no in effect.
Ms. Toad
Thursday
#12
Noncitizens can't vote in federal elections, but in some jurisdictions, noncitizens can vote in local elections.
WhiskeyGrinder
Thursday
#13
Thank you. As always, Democrats have done or are trying to do what they're accused of not doing or wanting to do.
betsuni
Wednesday
#11
The states won't be able to use it as means for voter suppression since it is the federal
everyonematters
17 hrs ago
#36
Unless all states give IDs away for free (9 currently do), it's a poll tax
krawhitham
22 hrs ago
#29
Not sure what that site is showing me but GA gives away a free State ID & voter ID
Callie1979
21 hrs ago
#31