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Why would any Republican be against voter ID?

Posted on 1/21/26 at 9:08 am
Posted by loogaroo
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Posted on 1/21/26 at 9:08 am
It would insure they win more elections.

So why not support it?
Posted by theunknownknight
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Posted on 1/21/26 at 9:08 am to
probably because they know they wouldn’t win in a fair election against other Republicans. They know they were installed.

well, that, and the fact that they have sold out and are spineless
This post was edited on 1/21/26 at 9:10 am
Posted by TheHarahanian
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Posted on 1/21/26 at 9:09 am to
Grassley is saying his opposition is based on a states’ rights thing. He doesn’t want federal intervention on voting forced on the states.

Not saying I believe him, but that’s his stated reasoning.
This post was edited on 1/21/26 at 9:10 am
Posted by JellyRoll
Member since Apr 2024
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Posted on 1/21/26 at 9:10 am to
Why would anyone be against voter ID except wanting corruption in voting?
Posted by Timeoday
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Member since Aug 2020
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Posted on 1/21/26 at 9:10 am to
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probably because they know they wouldn’t win an affair election against other Republicans. They know they were installed.


Posted by jrodLSUke
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Posted on 1/21/26 at 9:12 am to
I can only think of one Republican like this - Massie. But, we all know he wants the Democrats to cheat/win.
Posted by loogaroo
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Member since Dec 2005
40990 posts
Posted on 1/21/26 at 9:13 am to
They have almost every seat planned out and have a selected minion.

Look how Turtle doled out election funds.

fricking establishment RINOS!
Posted by lowhound
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Posted on 1/21/26 at 9:13 am to
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They know they were installed.


Posted by Monahans
Member since Sep 2019
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Posted on 1/21/26 at 9:14 am to
Because they are controlled opposition.
Posted by Powerman
Member since Jan 2004
172179 posts
Posted on 1/21/26 at 9:14 am to
As long as it isn't a "new ID" and just whatever state ID you already have I can't see the reason to be against it
Posted by VoxDawg
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Member since Sep 2012
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Posted on 1/21/26 at 9:14 am to
RINOs benefit from the fraud just like the D Party Waterhead Babies
Posted by SlowFlowPro
With populists, expect populism
Member since Jan 2004
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Posted on 1/21/26 at 9:14 am to
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So why not support it?

Support it at the state or federal level seems to be the divide
Posted by SlowFlowPro
With populists, expect populism
Member since Jan 2004
472228 posts
Posted on 1/21/26 at 9:15 am to
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RINOs b


So "RINO" now means "upholds conservative values" (states rights)

MAGA redefining words is so weird. Leave that with the leftists.
Posted by SallysHuman
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Posted on 1/21/26 at 9:19 am to
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He doesn’t want federal intervention on voting forced on the states.


I'd be okay with that line of reasoning but for the fact there already IS federal intervention on voting forced on the states.
Posted by prouddawg
Member since Sep 2024
8529 posts
Posted on 1/21/26 at 9:22 am to
Because, in the eyes of establishment GOP politicians, a Democrat in office is better than an America First Republican. Their grift stays alive and kicking under Democrat control ; it is threatened indefinitely if we peasants should take control - God forbid. The establishment Republicans do not like us. The establishment Republicans deplore the likes of DJT. The establishment Republicans and their families did not and do not vote for DJT or America First Republican candidates.. This can’t be stressed enough and needs to be understood.
Posted by Bigdawgb
Member since Oct 2023
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Posted on 1/21/26 at 9:22 am to
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He doesn’t want federal intervention on voting forced on the states.


I can mostly understand this logic, if a state wants to be crazy then they can individually choose to be crazy.

But, in that context, I still don't think a "rogue" state should expect the rest of the nation to take it as seriously, and think it's hard to justify saying "yeah this huge outlier process that does things completely differently is still totally OK" in a FEDERAL level election.

We are the "United" States after all, and imo should be united in a federal election process
Posted by weptiger
Georgia
Member since Feb 2007
11728 posts
Posted on 1/21/26 at 9:24 am to
Given what has surfaced in recent elections how could anyone on the right look at this as a states rights issue. It’s more of a “states failed to do” rights issue.

The concept of needing an id in order to vote isn’t complicated and shouldn’t be debated. I know it is debated, but those debating against it are open to more questioning and also tend to align with those that like our borders open.
Posted by SlowFlowPro
With populists, expect populism
Member since Jan 2004
472228 posts
Posted on 1/21/26 at 9:28 am to
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and think it's hard to justify saying "yeah this huge outlier process that does things completely differently is still totally OK" in a FEDERAL level election.

Why?

Everyone that those people vote for represent the state or the voters of that state. If the state is crazy, why would you think they wouldn't send crazy to our federal offices?

This is the very heart of states' rights and directly representing voters of that state.
This post was edited on 1/21/26 at 9:29 am
Posted by SlowFlowPro
With populists, expect populism
Member since Jan 2004
472228 posts
Posted on 1/21/26 at 9:30 am to
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Given what has surfaced in recent elections how could anyone on the right look at this as a states rights issue.


Because it's literally always been a states rights issue with many court cases supporting this, unless there is a specific amendment (like the 13th-15th) authorizing specific federal authority in the area.

Posted by Snipe
Member since Nov 2015
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Posted on 1/21/26 at 9:31 am to
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Why would any American be against voter ID?
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