The Democratic Party has recently launched a new wave of accusations against the Republican Party, alleging that the latter is leading the nation towards fascism.
The latest claim is that President Trump and the GOP are conspiring to prevent married women from voting. However, this claim is far from the truth.
According to Fox News, Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., and other Democrats have been propagating this unfounded claim. Swalwell stated in a recent video, "House Republicans so-called SAVE Act blocks nearly 70 million women from registering to votejust because they changed their name after marriage." This assertion was echoed by Hillary Clinton, who failed to shatter the proverbial glass ceiling in the 2016 presidential election.
She stated, "The House just passed the Republican voter suppression measure that threatens voting access for millions of Americans, including 69 million women whose married names dont match their birth certificates."
The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which is at the heart of this controversy, mandates proof of citizenship for voting in federal elections. Acceptable proof includes a REAL ID-compliant drivers license, a valid U.S. passport, and a military ID. The Democrats' argument seems to hinge on the idea that married women, who may have changed their names after marriage, will be unable to provide these forms of identification.
This argument, however, is fundamentally flawed. It assumes that married women are incapable of obtaining verified identification, which is a gross underestimation of their capabilities. As Swalwell himself pointed out, there are approximately 70 million married women in the United States who may have taken their spouse's last name. This means there are 70 million Americans who are well aware of how to obtain valid identification.
The Democrats' claim also overlooks the fact that many married women frequently travel abroad, which requires a passport. If obtaining identification was indeed a problem for these women, how could they manage international travel? The argument falls apart under scrutiny.
The Democrats' insistence on this issue is puzzling, especially considering that up to 80% of Americans support the requirement of valid ID for voting. Instead of respecting the will of the majority, the Democrats seem to be resorting to identity politics. This is not the first time they have done so. They have previously argued against safer streets, claiming it would lead to more arrests of minorities and the poor. They have also opposed the protection of women in sports, arguing it infringes on trans rights.
The Democrats' argument that the voter ID law will disproportionately affect married women is not only baseless but also dangerous. It is part of a pattern of using identity politics to oppose legislation, even when such opposition is not supported by facts. If even one non-white, non-straight, non-cis person in America faces a negative consequence from legislation, the Democrats argue that the legislation should be scrapped.
This approach is inconsistent, as the Democrats also support policies like student debt relief, which clearly disadvantages Americans who never went to college. In this case, however, they seem to view the discrimination as enlightened.
The Democrats' claim that the GOP wants to disenfranchise married women is further undermined by the fact that married women tend to vote Republican. Recent polling has shown that with full voter participation, the Republicans and Trump would have won by even more in 2024. It would be illogical for the GOP to want to exclude these votes.
In conclusion, the Democrats' argument is not grounded in reality. As Swalwell himself acknowledged, there are approximately 70 million married women in the United States who may have taken their spouse's last name. These women are fully capable of obtaining valid identification and exercising their right to vote. The Democrats' claim that the GOP is trying to disenfranchise them is simply unfounded.
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