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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsTX GOP want to force voters to re-register to vote before every election
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From the @TexasGOP Rules Committee right now. #txlege
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The current speaker Jim Pikl said that this rule would require voters to re-register to vote every year under this rule.
7:15 PM · May 20, 2024
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TX GOP want to force voters to re-register to vote before every election (Original Post)
Nevilledog
May 21
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Arne
(2,579 posts)1. Backfire?
Seems this idea may be in the favor of Dems.
We don't cheat like they do?
CANADIANBEAVER69
(393 posts)2. Let me guess....
No same day registration on voting days?
edhopper
(33,977 posts)3. A clear violation of the 15th Amendment
so SCOTUS will let it stand.
kimbutgar
(21,470 posts)4. What's ironic is that the Democrats have the money to turn out voters to register and the repukes don't have the funds
Like they used to. And a lot of ignorant repukes are going to have trouble re- registering. And don't forget having seniors re-register.
This could blow up in the repukes face!
dalton99a
(82,120 posts)5. Their voters in the boonies will love the idea
Heck, make them register in person and show a birth certificate every six months
LiberalFighter
(52,112 posts)6. Rule?
The law takes control over any rule.