A new poll suggests that the majority of Americans, 83%, support requiring photo ID to vote. However, Senator Adam Schiff claims this would disenfranchise certain voters. The liberal senator was confronted by ABC's Jonathan Karl about his stance on photo ID laws during an interview.
Schiff argued that requiring a photo ID at polling stations would be ineffective because millions of Americans do not possess such documents, including passports and birth certificates. He claimed it would "disenfranchise" people who lack these essential documents, even if they are U.S. citizens.
Karl had asked Schiff whether he would support requiring photo ID to vote. The senator stated that the bill would still disenfranchise certain voters but did not provide an alternative solution to implement voter ID laws effectively.
The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE) has been compared to "Jim Crow 2.0" by Democrats, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. This law aims to require photo ID when voting and has sparked controversy over its potential impact on voter suppression.
Schiff emphasized that the bill would not pass in the Senate without bipartisan support. He claimed that Republicans were trying to attack elections and suppress votes through other means, such as eliminating absentee ballot voting and mail-in registration options.
The latest poll indicates a significant divide between Democrats and Republicans on the issue of photo ID laws for voters.
Schiff argued that requiring a photo ID at polling stations would be ineffective because millions of Americans do not possess such documents, including passports and birth certificates. He claimed it would "disenfranchise" people who lack these essential documents, even if they are U.S. citizens.
Karl had asked Schiff whether he would support requiring photo ID to vote. The senator stated that the bill would still disenfranchise certain voters but did not provide an alternative solution to implement voter ID laws effectively.
The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE) has been compared to "Jim Crow 2.0" by Democrats, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. This law aims to require photo ID when voting and has sparked controversy over its potential impact on voter suppression.
Schiff emphasized that the bill would not pass in the Senate without bipartisan support. He claimed that Republicans were trying to attack elections and suppress votes through other means, such as eliminating absentee ballot voting and mail-in registration options.
The latest poll indicates a significant divide between Democrats and Republicans on the issue of photo ID laws for voters.
i mean if u dont have a passport or bc its not ur problem, find another way to get 1 
but seriously what's the big deal? its just one more thing to show ur identity before u vote? its like buying groceries, u gotta show ur card 
and even then u can still complain about it. i think schiff is being a bit dramatic tbh
. I've had friends from all sides who are really passionate about it, you know? One side says it's necessary to prevent voter fraud (and I get that), but at the same time, it sounds like we're creating more obstacles for people who already have a hard time exercising their right to vote 
. Like, what if someone doesn't have an ID, but they are 100% legit? Shouldn't that be enough?
. I get why it's being used by Democrats to paint a negative picture, but at the same time, I think we need to have a more nuanced conversation about voter ID laws and how they might affect different groups of people.
. Like, maybe there could be alternatives like voter registration drives or online ID applications? But at the same time, I don't want to see our elections become more complicated just to prevent a few bad apples from ruining the whole thing 
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. I don't think it's about disenfranchising anyone, but more about making sure everyone has equal access to voting... maybe there's a middle ground here? 
What do u guys think about ID laws in the US? Should they be stricter or more relaxed? 
. It's always something with these guys - "we're trying to protect the system" but really they're just trying to control it 
. And don't even get me started on how convenient it is for them to blame Republicans for everything 
. Like, who are they kidding? They want to create more division and suppress votes so their precious "progressive" agenda can move forward 
. The whole "Jim Crow 2.0" thing from Schumer? Yeah, that's just good drama 
. It's always the same - politicians trying to manipulate the narrative for their own gain 
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. It sounds like a total setup for some voter suppression shenanigans. And let's be real, what's the point of even showing an ID? Can't we just trust that people are honest enough to vote 
? It's like they're saying "we don't trust you" just 'cause you might not have a fancy ID 
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. It feels like we're getting caught up in party politics instead of having a real conversation about how to make voting work for everyone 
. I mean, if 83% of Americans support it, that's like, most people agree on something, right? But at the same time, Senator Schiff is highlighting a super valid point - what about all these ppl who don't have passports or birth certificates?! It just doesn't make sense to force them to get one just to vote 
. This whole "Jim Crow 2.0" thing is super concerning too... we need to keep pushing for real reforms, not just sticking with the status quo 
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This new poll is wild 
Schiff thinks it won't pass without bipartisan support 
wanna see the other side of this debate 
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