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boonecreek

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29. They're trying to do this in Wisconsin.

Mon Mar 31, 2025, 11:23 PM

Mar 31

There's a "Question 1" one their ballot which would enshrine voter ID in
their constitution if it passes. The "vote yes on question 1" ads are relentless.
And of course they're pulling the safeguard our elections ploy.

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Republicans Want Voters To Provide Proof Of Citizenship To Vote. Millions Could Be Impacted. [View all] BumRushDaShow Mar 31 OP

It's like they spend all day thinking of the absolute worst answer to every question! Initech Mar 31 #1

I've voted in every major election since 1972. I voted in person for decades and then went to mail-in but Bengus81 Mar 31 #2

Exactly Rebl2 Mar 31 #6

"Heart-wrenching" probably not the word I would choose in the AZ scenario AZJonnie Mar 31 #3

This. This is literally ALL there is to it. It's the simple, cold hard truth of the matter. The harder it is for people Karasu Apr 1 #33

They're looking for legal ways COL Mustard Apr 1 #37

This started with Karl Rove in the W era. You have to show a drivers license to vote in Texas. surfered Mar 31 #4

And a driver's license isn't enough unless it's a REAL ID. nt pnwmom Mar 31 #9

And if you don't have one, Igel Mar 31 #17

Before Rove! Grins Mar 31 #22

Wow! surfered Mar 31 #23

This has been the sole reason why Republicans have been pushing so much voter suppression for so fucking long. Karasu Apr 1 #34

Yeah, I have a state-issued birth certificate that says I was born here. OldBaldy1701E Mar 31 #5

You'll need a birth certificate or a REAL ID, unless you've changed your name. pnwmom Mar 31 #8

I have one and I am going to get the other in a month or so. OldBaldy1701E Mar 31 #16

WOMEN. The purpose is to reduce the number of women voters, who tend to vote Democratic. pnwmom Mar 31 #7

Any woman who is currently divorced should return to her maiden name FakeNoose Mar 31 #15

Some divorced women with children don't want to change their names again. nt pnwmom Mar 31 #18

Yes, I agree that it's a problem where small children are concerned FakeNoose Mar 31 #19

I really wish women would stop giving up their names Skittles Mar 31 #20

I agree with you now, but times were different in 1970 when I married FakeNoose Mar 31 #21

I think people have the right to choose the name they want to use. ShazzieB Apr 1 #30

just curious but Skittles Apr 1 #32

I changed my name, because it was what I wanted to do. ShazzieB Apr 1 #35

I kept my maiden name when I married. I was 34, established in a career, and not starry-eyed. SharonAnn Apr 1 #38

outstanding Skittles Apr 1 #39

Limit voting to only those with US Passports liberalgunwilltravel Mar 31 #10

Don't be so sure. Women are less likely to have traveled out of the country than men, pnwmom Mar 31 #11

Agreed. love_katz Mar 31 #12

So -- how many poor people do you know with passports? Or even middle class? Hekate Mar 31 #13

Let me see your Papers slightlv Mar 31 #14

What does the GOP regard as proof of citizenship? ShazzieB Mar 31 #24

We can get certified copies of docs to show why name change from birth name, but they cost $. Poll tax! Attilatheblond Mar 31 #27

EACH Person MUST BE issued ... BurnDoubt Mar 31 #25

Women who took husband's surname will have to pay to get certified copies of marriage certificate? Attilatheblond Mar 31 #26

YEP! BurnDoubt Mar 31 #28

They're trying to do this in Wisconsin. boonecreek Mar 31 #29

Two comments: DENVERPOPS Apr 1 #31

"I guess Obama's ability to vote will be voided," BumRushDaShow Apr 1 #36

Good one BRDS DENVERPOPS Apr 1 #41

Repukes are trying to shift the burden of proof onto the voters meow2u3 Apr 1 #40

It's another reason why mailed ballots are so effective, and every state should have them FakeNoose Apr 1 #42