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Callie1979

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11. Require States to give a State ID for free; similar to non-DL ID cards.

Reply to Ol Janx Spirit (Reply #6)

Sat Mar 14, 2026, 11:50 AM

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Like my mom got when she quit driving.
As for mail-ins, I think our state now requires you to put your ID number on your sealed ballot envelope inside the mailer envelope.
But as you see from other responses, too many on our side are just willing to cede this to the GOP

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🔥"I read the Trump-backed "Save America Act" so you don't have to." Jennifer Cohn Here is my 8-point summary. [View all] littlemissmartypants Yesterday OP

My idea; The Democrats put forth a REAL voter ID bill. Do it NOW. Callie1979 Yesterday #1

Agreed. mdbl Yesterday #2

Why fix something that isn't broke to begin with orangecrush Yesterday #4

Because its a GIFT to the damn GOP. We fall for it ALL the time. Callie1979 Yesterday #12

I agree too, but even those amount to a poll tax as there is a cost to obtaining them. Ol Janx Spirit Yesterday #6

Require States to give a State ID for free; similar to non-DL ID cards. Callie1979 Yesterday #11

We absolutely should not cede this issue to the GOP in any way--I agree. Ol Janx Spirit 8 hrs ago #18

No. Ms. Toad Yesterday #7

Fine. Dont complain when we see 1000 ads showing Dems voting "NO" & it making an impact Callie1979 Yesterday #10

Then work with your state. Ms. Toad Yesterday #13

We already have voter ID in my State. Have my whole life. It's not a problem. Callie1979 Yesterday #15

I wont orangecrush Yesterday #14

The voters we need DO. Callie1979 Yesterday #16

I like it... Chemical Bill 22 hrs ago #17

This is just sick. REPUBLICAN FASCISTS NEED TO GO. LymphocyteLover Yesterday #3

Jeezus, die already. Joinfortmill Yesterday #5

#5 will make married women fume!!! n/t aggiesal Yesterday #8

But Senator Cornyn can't understand . . . peggysue2 Yesterday #9