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JT45242

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8. A solution in search of a problem (really a problem in search of a problem)

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Wed Sep 4, 2024, 09:14 AM

Sep 2024

Fewer than 50 people nationwide voted as non-citizens in the US in the last Presidential election.

It is already illegal.

However -- it does make a good voter suppression tactic for poor Hispanics who were born in the US and do not have easy access to proof of citizenship.

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Conservatives expect Johnson will embrace proof-of-citizenship voting in anti-shutdown measure [View all] BumRushDaShow Sep 2024 OP

The Republicans are clearly trying to destroy our democracy. cstanleytech Sep 2024 #1

This is major if they institute it now. slightlv Sep 2024 #2

It would be DOA in the Senate BumRushDaShow Sep 2024 #5

Oh, I agree with you... slightlv Sep 2024 #15

"BUT this is what *rump is screaming about... shutting down the government if it doesn't pass" BumRushDaShow Sep 2024 #21

I got caught in that slightlv Sep 2024 #22

I'm not sure if it is something that can be purchased separately (in lieu of) although I think it can be BumRushDaShow Sep 2024 #25

It would not require re-registration. onenote Sep 2024 #12

This would reduce the number of women voting, even though they are US citizens. SunSeeker Sep 2024 #3

I find this incredibly upsetting -- the standard that women are still "expected" to change their name LauraInLA Sep 2024 #14

Likewise here i didn't want to take on the hubby's surname onetexan Sep 2024 #24

I told my daughters, get married, but really, don't change your name. Captain Zero Sep 2024 #27

You not only need the marriage certificate, slightlv Sep 2024 #16

If there's a way to cheat, Republicans will find it. Lonestarblue Sep 2024 #4

Citizenship is already required and checked AverageOldGuy Sep 2024 #6

In KS, you not only have to check the citizen box, slightlv Sep 2024 #17

Same in Texas, except we don't have Same Day Registration. LeftInTX Sep 2024 #19

This is so stupid JustAnotherGen Sep 2024 #7

A solution in search of a problem (really a problem in search of a problem) JT45242 Sep 2024 #8

Have you noticed the number of R's saying slightlv Sep 2024 #18

Dear Mr. Speaker Mike Johnson. Ah..You might want to look at your State Rankings, instead... chouchou Sep 2024 #9

So do we DownriverDem Sep 2024 #10

Pure codswallop. Just by being a registered voter you are proven American Citizen. Botany Sep 2024 #11

It's not 100% fool proof. Non-citizens can be issued a SSN and DL. LeftInTX Sep 2024 #20

I wish I voted where I sleep! slightlv Sep 2024 #23

Horse manure. pecosbob Sep 2024 #13

Democrats should propose amendment banning the murder of school children. Freethinker65 Sep 2024 #26