In a recent appearance on "Hannity," White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller criticized the Democratic opposition to the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, labeling their arguments as "one of the dumbest talking points" he has encountered.
The SAVE Act, which mandates states to verify citizenship before allowing individuals to register for federal elections, was passed by the Republican-controlled House with support from only four Democrats. The legislation has sparked a contentious debate, with Democrats arguing that it could disenfranchise married women whose surnames differ from those on their birth certificates.
As reported by the Daily Caller, Sean Hannity questioned Miller on the rationale behind the Democratic resistance to the bill. Miller responded emphatically, stating, "The only reason, Sean, you would be against any of that is if you wanted illegal aliens to vote and to vote in incredibly large numbers. So lets just deal with all of this BS right now."
He further emphasized that voter identification is a standard requirement in many countries, dismissing the Democratic argument as nonsensical. "The notion that Democrats are pushing that married women, who, by the way, are a Republican voting demographic, cannot get ID could be one of the dumbest talking points I have heard in my entire life," Miller asserted.
The Democratic opposition to the SAVE Act has persisted despite assurances from Republican lawmakers that the bill includes provisions to accommodate married women, allowing them to register to vote in federal elections. Miller elaborated on the bill's requirements, noting that it necessitates proof of American citizenship through documentation compliant with the REAL ID Act of 2005. "As you said, the Real ID Act creates an ID that you can get at the DMV that demonstrates youre a citizen," Miller explained. He accused Democrats of wanting to enable illegal voting, citing the Biden administration's alleged distribution of Social Security numbers to illegal aliens.
"Once you have a Social Security number, it is incredibly easy to vote, to collect welfare, to get free government benefits, to participate in every aspect of American life," Miller said. "This isnt a mystery. They want illegals to steal elections, Sean."
Despite Democratic claims that the SAVE Act could lead to "voter suppression," public opinion appears to favor voter verification measures. An October 2024 Gallup poll revealed that 84% of respondents support requiring photo identification to vote, while 83% back the need for proof of citizenship to register. These statistics suggest a broad consensus among Americans in favor of measures that ensure the integrity of the electoral process.
The debate over the SAVE Act underscores the ongoing tension between efforts to secure elections and concerns about potential disenfranchisement, with each side presenting starkly different visions for the future of American democracy.
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