In the not-so-distant past, the establishment held a near-total monopoly over the flow of information and opinion.
This dominance has been challenged by the emergence of alternative media and the rise of America-first populism, spearheaded by President Donald Trump. Despite these changes, establishment politicians continue to propagate blatant falsehoods, seemingly immune to repercussions for their deceitful narratives.
As reported by Western Journal, on Thursday, Hillary Clinton, the former Secretary of State and 2016 Democratic presidential nominee, took to the social media platform X to engage in what many perceive as fearmongering. She claimed that the SAVE Act, an election integrity bill passed by the Republican-controlled House of Representatives, could potentially disenfranchise up to 69 million women.
This assertion was met with a wave of rebuttals from X users who, like the majority of Americans, support secure elections. Clinton stated, Update: 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. Make sure your senators know you expect them to stand against it.
Contrary to Clinton's claims, the SAVE Act, if approved by the Senate, would simply require individuals registering to vote to provide evidence of citizenship. Additionally, it mandates states to remove noncitizens from their voter rolls. Clinton's implication that 69 million married women are unable to provide identification was met with strong opposition. Republican Rep. Kat Cammack of Florida responded, Stop. You are lying. Read the bill. And for the love of God, stop treating women like they are incapable or idiots.
Other Republican figures, such as Rep. Brandon Gill of Texas, also challenged Clinton's narrative. However, perhaps the most compelling rebuttal came from Republican Sen. Mike Lee of Utah. He stated, Hillary Clinton argues that the SAVE Act threatens voting access for 69 million women whose married names dont match their birth certificates. If that were true and its definitely not the same women would be unemployable as theyd be unable to complete an I-9, which requires proof of citizenship. Her argument proves too much, is refuted by the plain text of the bill, and cannot withstand review.
Clinton's stance is further undermined by the fact that a significant majority of Americans support voter ID laws. A February Rasmussen Reports poll indicated that 77 percent of Americans are in favor of such measures. This widespread support suggests that Clinton's claims may not resonate with the general public.
The advent of platforms like X has made it increasingly difficult for establishment figures to perpetuate their most egregious falsehoods without facing immediate scrutiny. As the debate over election integrity continues, the American public remains vigilant, demanding transparency and accountability from their leaders.
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