Republicans are doomed if they listen to Trump on SAVE America Act
Let me say the quiet part out loud and put it on the record, knowing it costs something inside my own party. I want documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote. So do most Americans. Gallup puts support for that idea at 83%. I don’t just believe election security matters. I believe that near-unanimity is the most valuable asset Republicans have on this issue, and I think we are about to throw it away.
TL;DR
- The author advocates for documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote, citing high public support.
- The SAVE America Act is criticized for being an expansive federal mandate on election administration and for potentially requiring the filibuster to be broken.
- The author argues that breaking the filibuster to pass the SAVE America Act sacrifices the Republican principle of states' rights and sets a dangerous precedent.
- It is predicted that if Republicans break the filibuster, the next Democratic majority will use the precedent to expand power, such as altering the Supreme Court or granting statehood.
- The author believes that pushing the SAVE America Act will not be beneficial for Republican turnout and could cost them elections.