The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE Act) passed the House on July 10, requiring “documentary proof of US citizenship” to vote in federal elections. Senate Democrats scuttled the bill, House Democrats voted no, and the White House opposed it. Why?
Nothing could be more logical than proving citizenship to vote – honesty, assuring non-citizens do not vote. “Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom,” wrote Thomas Jefferson.
The bill simply required proof that you are who you say you are, and are a “US citizen,” before voting. The proof must be credible, thus a REAL ID, passport, military, federal, state, or tribal ID showing birth in the US, or a record of birth, adoption, or naturalization. Simple.
Obviously, a driver’s license or easily faked ID does not cut it. If the idea is election integrity, stopping 15 million illegal aliens who broke the law to get here from voting, the ID must be real.
The assumption, supported by history, is that illegal aliens – coached by non-profits – to get ballots, check “yes” for citizenship, and vote for benefits (that is, for Democrats promising them).
This is why Democrat-affiliated groups are so closely tied to illegal aliens, back to 1996 when House Oversight investigated that linkage. My job then was committee counsel, and little has changed. In fact, it has gotten worse. Democrats assume this new constituency votes Democrat.
Political motivation notwithstanding, the real issue is corruption of the nation’s electoral process through intentional non-citizen voting. Realistically, the government has lost track of most of these illegals. That only reinforces the importance of a credible ID check to vote.
Corroborating the value of non-discriminatory voter ID checks is another behavior, pressed by many Democrat-led states – unguarded drop boxes, ballot harvesting, un-scrubbed voter rolls, private funding for vote counters at the municipal level, unverified and unsigned ballots.
Catching people illegally voting – or trying to – is hard without ID checks. Stopping illegality is why ID checks exist at all, proof you are a licensed car, motorcycle, or plane driver, deterring underage drinking, abuse of non-transferable tickets, accessing certain buildings, entertainment venues, and even computers. Identity matters.
So, when smart people say the only reason Democrats oppose voter ID is to cheat, they have a point. From Chicago’s Mayor Daley to the 1960 Illinois vote count, Democrats have often been caught with their hand in the till, mysteriously winning recounts, buying votes with benefits.
As if we needed more, look at the Democrat talking points against the SAVE Act, blocking election integrity. They say it “justifies January 6th,” meaning public unrest in 2020. They say it will suppress minority votes, “especially naturalized Americans.”
They say it is too “expensive” and “unnecessary.” They say it would “impact married women who take on new surnames,” and affect “rural” and “low-income” Americans. They say it would not allow “REAL IDs, military, and tribal IDs.”
They say foreign minorities have “limited English,” that it “criminalizes voter registration.” They say no one can prove “non-citizen voter fraud” anyway. They say it’s a “vote suppression bill.”
Okay. Let’s unpack that pile of nonsense. Future election integrity is not about past elections. Minorities are as smart and able to get IDs, so to assert they are not is racist. “Naturalized Americans” get proof of citizenship the day they are naturalized, which easily proves citizen status.
To hear Democrats say issuing IDs is “too expensive,” after they created nine percent inflation, eight trillion dollars in overspending, record interest rates, and 35 trillion in debt, is rather rich.
To say IDs will affect married women who change their name, is poppycock. After marriage, former IDs are honored. Women who change names already seek an ID for Social Security, employment, driving, and lots of other reasons. Pew Research says more Republicans marry anyway.
Hurting “rural” and “low-income” Americans? No. More rural voters are Republican; they favor voter ID. The poor collect welfare and need an ID. Social Security cards are free. So, drop that idea.
The bogus claim that “REAL IDs, military and tribal IDs” will not be honored is just plain misinformation. Look at the bill text, all accepted. Where are the disinformation police when you need them?
The idea that a voter must be excused for “limited English,” is hokum. To be naturalized, you must speak, read, and write English. Look it up.
Finally, like a schoolyard taunt, “you cannot prove non-citizen voter fraud” is like saying fraud happened last cycle, but proving it will next. How about we just require credible proof of citizenship to vote, so those entitled to vote can, and those not entitled do not? Simple.
Robert Charles is a former Assistant Secretary of State under Colin Powell, former Reagan and Bush 41 White House staffer, attorney, and naval intelligence officer (USNR). He wrote “Narcotics and Terrorism” (2003), “Eagles and Evergreens” (2018), and is National Spokesman for AMAC.
RBC, nice article. The BOTTOM LINE — Loss of integrity with our fellow man as some want to dominate the society and force their will and desires unto the majority with disregard of the rules. The TRUE JUDGE of this world WILL HAVE THE FINAL SAY in the matter.
Thank the Lord something is finally being done about this cheating! It is unfair for illegals to vote. Stand up, America!
I made a comment on a Yahoo article yesterday (I know, I know!) about crossing the border illegally and someone actually asked me to point out which federal laws were not being followed!! So, in about 1 minute I hopped on Google and wrote down the section numbers of US law that make it illegal to cross at a non-point on entry, illegal to claim false asylum and illegal to transport, all punishable by fines and jail time. People drinking the kool-aid are CONVINCED they are right! The conservative media MUST dispel these myths if we are to win back the white house and congress. The American people need to be convinced that they have been lied to, not merely misled.
For a Democrat to vote for Voter ID is like shooting themselves in the foot.
How else can the dems win ???
SO SIMPLE. THE DEMORATS HATE IT!
Good quote from Thomas Jefferson. “Honesty is the first chapter in the book. of wisdom “. I remember from about 1957 – 1958 five friends and I , each of us either. 7 or 8 years old , decided that we should form a secret club — to discuss important matters ,like where and when. we would have the next baseball game ( in Philadelphia back then. baseball for us meant stick ball. — using a broom handle for a bat , and a rubber ball ) – discussing things like whose house we would have the game in front of , who should supply the lemon aide — important stuff like that — the meetings were held once a week in each others garages and having a password made it something special and important .The secret club was disbanded after about ten meetings but it was a good experience . Identifying ourselves as the neighborhood stick ball ( baseball ) team — we shared something that we felt very proud of — we were all. determined to do the best we could and that led to helping others in the neighborhood in understanding our view of the world then — if someone had a bicycle in need of repair we would all help in the repairs project. Things like that were important and I am thinking about those times now because of the great changes that have occurred here in the United States of America since the 1950’s This SAVE Act is something great — because it indicates that good sense is still in the picture and proof of citizenship is a sensible way to cast a vote. Law , respect for law and order, we are talking about the principles that are at the foundation of civilized society . This article is appreciated RBC , Well done !
Biden has already said he was going to veto the bill if it happens to get to him. ll of these dems should be locked up for treason from day one! Biden has broke the law and is not upholding nor protecting the US Constitution. He is a trader and needs to do serious prison time for his crimes.
Voter ID is very important but with mail in ballots now gaining traction we need to scour the voter rolls for fraudulent names that have gotten on the rolls.
This voter fraud needs to be stopped at the existing voter rolls. Once a vote is cast and in the big pot of votes it’s impossible to identify. Checking names against address is a effective way to prevent them from ever getting into the pot. Vacant lots, grocery stores, gas stations, hardware stores aren’t legal residences and shouldn’t have voters addressed there. 207 people with the same address is suspect when only 4 were regestered there last year.
Clean up the voter rolls and have voter ID and most fraud is DOA !!
This problem is very easy to fix Apply the existing law to everyone wanting to vote Dems will not hear of it ,we all know why Cheating and lying is their only way to “victory”
Congress should just shelve the bill until after this election when hopefully, we will have control of the presidency and the senate. Focus your time on poll watching and other measures you can do now. Side Note: there was a county in Michigan (where I live) that had more democrat ballots cast… than there were registered voters! It doesn’t get more obvious then that! … GO BUCKEYES!
Funny how you need ID to cash a check, buy a bottle of wine, board an airplane, but people can vote without one. The only time I’m required to show an ID to vote is for local school budget & school board. Voting in this country is a privilege, not a right.
There is only one reason for anyone to object to someone having to prove who they are and that they are a citizen in order to vote: you object to safeguarding elections from cheating and fraud. And that is precisely why the Communists – er, I mean the Democrats – oppose Voter ID and any other method of election integrity. The Democrats cheat and engage in fraud during every election and have been doing so for decades; they know they cannot win an election without cheating.
They Dems want more Votes & Control
The Senate as it stands now will never pass this. I wonder if we could put it on the ballot as a referendum and if two thirds of the states pass it it automatically becomes law? I won’t help this time around but moving forward… perhaps do the same for Term Limits
Rabid democrats will do ANYTHING to retain the reigns of power. Yes…ANYTHING includes cheating.
The ONLY reason Demo rats don’t want positive voter ID is so that they an commit election fraud. Everyone–including Democrats–know it.
Its so stupid: when I vote, they ask me my name and address then verify my signature anyways… the same info on my drivers license!
There is one overriding truth that still prevails over “Democrats”, and that simple truth is that the Democrats take what is not theirs, to buy what they, likewise deserve.
It would be amazing to watch everything turn around if the majority of ‘non-citizens’ voted republican. Citizen-only voting laws would be passed & a boarder wall erected before you could blink your eyes.
There is ONE issue on which democrats and republicans totally agree. Republicans believe that voter fraud helps elect democrats, and democrats believe that voter fraud helps elect democrats.
Its simple. Voter ID reduces cheating. Plain and simple. With no voter ID, Democrats can cheat more easily.
The Dems have poisoned the minds of a good portion of Americans. Their lies have no boundary. They are exploiting these indoctrinated individuals from an early age. Parents need to be actively involved, and not pass any responsibility to woke idiots at these institutions from elementary thru high school. What would it profit them when they’ve allowed the children minds to be dissolved into senseless narratives? These individuals hate God, the concept of Creation, etc. Stop deceiving the future generations of this great nation.
Yes, this was dead in the water. The point was to show everyone’s hand. What will be interesting is IF all these illegals, gang members, criminals, mentally ill, and terrorists will actually show up to vote. Let’s face it, a LOT of their schemes have been back-firing on them. It’s time for all of us to pray that this does too. I seriously don’t see all of these illegal criminals running to the polls like the Trump supporters will. God Bless Trump and God Bless America! Time to ???? pray.
Schumer made sure the SAVE Act wouldn’t pass because then they couldn’t cheat and rigged the elections with their Illegal Alien Terrorist Invasion voting Illegally and Unconstitutionally. Remember that Illegal Aliens have ZERO rights and are NOT ALLOWED to vote or get ANY KIND of benefits for they are CRIMINALS here in the United States ILLEGALLY.
NONE of their votes count.
PERIOD.
The only reason Bidumb/Mayorkas invited every foreigner around the World to break America’s immigration laws and come to America, was to ultimately get all their votes in the presidential election. YES it is illegal, but that has not stopped Biden or Mayorkas before now, and won’t stop him if patriotic Americans don’t fight against him to stop it! Biden’s family and his administration are traitors who will do anything to stay in power! It is illegal and unconstitutional but they do not care! So the only way to stop these scum is to vote them out of office! Permanently! The Democrat Party of old is long gone and it is now anti-American, they’re in it only to enrich themselves at the citizens expense.
I knew the SAVE Act was “dead in the water”. Yep, Senate didn’t pass it and Biden was against it and would have vetoed it anyway.
Since the GOP knew, I’m sure, it wouldn’t pass the Senate or the WH, the whole thing was an exercise in futility, why? The best reason I can come up with is – they wanted the electorate to know where each of its representatives stood on the issue of voter fraud vs voter integrity prior to Nov election.
The fact the votes went the way they did, to me, verifies especially that the Dems are against verification because it will not be beneficial for them in future election cycles. Their aim is to be in control of gov’t from now on (and need to cheat to get it) and just maybe the Dems were afraid for their own re-election this time around.
Simply to “CHEAT and CORRUPT” the election process, requiring citizens only. Only fools supporting such!
Yep the socialists had to bring in millions of illegal aliens to vote for them this time. The china virus excuse would not work as well this time to steal elections.
Seriously, an article telling us why the radical left won’t support voter I.D? If you haven’t figured it out by now, it’s getting real late. Time to wake up!
Absolute boloney! They are just making up excuses so they can cheat. There is absolutely no good reason not to have voter I.D. You must prove you are a citizen! Voting should be from 7am to 7pm. No early voting, no late voting 7 to 7 and that’s it. Count the votes and we’re done.
Easy question, easy answer. They hate it because it makes it exponentially harder for DemonRats to cheat.
Great recap Robert! I would like to print it and give it to all the people who wouldn’t care to be confused by the facts. I think this is one of the most important issues pre-election to be addressed by our representatives!
In reading through several comments – I can agree with many. Cleaning the voter rolls is an effective way of helping and can be done by just about anyone. Contact a local or state secure the vote – we can help end fraud.
Agree that something is being done. BUT unless the pressure is placed on the Senate to pass this bill nothing will come of it. If you believe that only citizens should vote for who hold public office to represent “We The People” then get in touch with your senators and direct them to represent you and the majority of Americans and vote for the bill!
Failure to vote for this legislation is more than enough reason to not re-elect an incumbent senator regardless of what part affiliation. We the People need to start voting to correct the direction of our Republic (we’re not a democracy – despite how often the current president and news pundits say so) Representatives and senators work for us – demand they vote as we desire them to or make them unemployed. In subordination in congress needs to end!
hatesituations/conditions where they can’t cheat for the outcome they need.
Weren’t all states required to add a REAL ID componant to the driver’s license application process? This was ordered shortly after 9/11. It took nearly 20 years to get all states to comply. I can remember being required to bring my certified birth certificate, Social Security card and copies of 2 bills with my home address on them to the MVA in order to prove I was a US citizen when I renewed my license.
The process is already in place. It’s simple, just bring your REAL ID driver’s license or state issued ID when you show up to vote. No ID, no vote.
So sad the a**hole democrats voted the SAVE ACT down on the Senate side. We need to do what we can to turn the Senate and keep the House so Bills like this make it through. There is no valid reason in my mind that American citizens can’t bring an ID with them when they show up to vote.
Once again, the Democrats prove who they really are: COMMUNISTS. Want proof? Compare their policies to those outlined in Saul Alinsky’s “Rules for Radicals.” They are the same. Democrats are CommunIsts and they are taking over our country. They exist solely for the acquisition of power, and they are succeeding. They condemn anything that threatens that end. Look it up…..
Citizens of other countries (excluding dual citizenships) should not vote in any U.S. elections. If we are going to have non-citizens voting why not just put some U.S. ballot boxes in England, Japan, Russia, etc.
“Democrats” simply want to crush equal representation, because they believe that will provide a pathway to a “free” living for themselves… rather than a highway to national insolvency and bankruptcy.
Quite the brainy sort, they are, no?
Are there constituents so dumb? I can’t imagine anyone would really be against this bill yet their representatives are voting against it.
I hope and pray with all the scamming and organizations that which will try and help illegal immigrants to vote. I truly pray where is no blood shed at the polls.
This is so insane. Once again this will not be a fair election.