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Senator Mike Lee of Utah has stepped into the fray, proclaiming the urgent need to attach the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act to the upcoming spending bill in Congress. With the November elections looming large, Lee insists that there’s an undeniable necessity for a vote on this matter. The SAVE Act, championed by Texas Representative Chip Roy and enthusiastically supported by former President Trump, seeks to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993. Its aim? To enforce proof of citizenship for anyone wishing to register to vote. Lee draws a parallel that’s as clear as day—voters should face the same requirement as job applicants when it comes to proving their citizenship.
The Senator pointed out a remarkably simple truth: if you need to show you’re a citizen simply to get a job, why shouldn’t that same standard apply to voting in federal elections? This assertion is backed by a common-sense approach to safeguarding democracy against potentially millions of illegal votes. Lee highlights that a whopping 10 million illegal immigrants have crossed into the United States in just the past three and a half years. The thought of these noncitizens participating in the electoral process is enough to send shivers down the spines of those who actually respect the law.
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Amid ongoing discussions, Lee confidently expressed his belief that House Speaker Mike Johnson should make the SAVE Act a condition for the spending bill. Doing so would lay bare a stark contrast between Republicans and their Democrat counterparts. If the spending bill comes to a vote, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer would be tasked with a rather unpleasant decision. He’d have to weigh the implications of opposing the SAVE Act against the risk of triggering a government shutdown—talk about a political hot potato.
While the White House continues to scoff at the notion that noncitizens could somehow impact elections—insisting it’s already illegal for them to vote—Lee remains undeterred. Such dismissals do little to address the concerns about election integrity that many Americans, especially conservatives, hold dear. Meanwhile, Lee has praised proactive states like Virginia and Alabama for bolstering election security measures and has urged others to follow in their footsteps. If some states can take initiative, why can’t all?
As the political landscape heats up, Lee didn’t shy away from acknowledging the potential threat posed by Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 race. He reminded Republicans not to underestimate Harris, citing her seemingly unrestricted support from the media. In an environment where misinformation is rampant and biased coverage reigns, it’s clear that Harris could potentially capitalize on this—if the GOP doesn’t wake up to the challenge ahead. The stakes are high, and as Election Day approaches, it seems the battle for voter integrity is just heating up.
