Gaslighting 101: How Democrats Are Disingenuously Fearmongering The SAVE Act
The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act stands as a beacon of common-sense election integrity, mandating proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration and requiring a photo ID to cast a ballot. This straightforward legislation aims to close loopholes that allow non-citizens to dilute the sacred votes of American citizens. Yet, Democrats in Congress are mounting a fierce, disingenuous resistance, peddling baseless fears and distortions to protect a system ripe for exploitation. Their arguments crumble under scrutiny, revealing not just flawed logic but a deliberate effort to undermine trust in our democracy.
Consider the Democrats’ shrill demand to prohibit Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents from polling places on Election Day.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has railed against the mere presence of ICE agents, labeling them “thugs” and insisting there’s “no evidence of voter fraud.” He and his party are pushing for reforms that explicitly bar ICE from areas like schools, churches, and—crucially—polling sites. This isn’t about protecting voters; it’s a tacit admission of guilt.
If illegal immigrants aren’t voting in federal elections, why the panic over enforcement officials nearby? Their insistence on shielding polling places from ICE screams that they know non-citizens are participating—and they want to keep it that way. It’s a self-declaration that their electoral strategy relies on votes from those who have no legal right to cast them, all while they claim to champion “democracy.” This hypocrisy exposes a party more interested in power than principle.
The disconnect between Democrats in Washington and the American people couldn’t be starker.
Polling reveals overwhelming support for voter ID requirements, soaring into the 80th percentile across the board. A Pew Research Center survey shows 83% of Americans favor requiring government-issued photo ID to vote, including 95% of Republicans and 71% of Democrats. Gallup echoes this, with 84% overall support, breaking down to 98% among Republicans, 84% among independents, and 67% among Democrats.
Even more telling, supermajorities in minority communities back it: 85% of white Americans, 82% of Latinos, and 76% of Black Americans endorse voter ID. These numbers aren’t anomalies; they’ve held steady for decades, with support never dipping below 77% in recent years. Yet, elected Democrats ignore this consensus, opposing measures like the SAVE Act that align perfectly with the public will.
This illustrates a profound betrayal: the Democrat elite represents their own radical agenda, not their constituents. While everyday Democrats, Blacks, and Latinos demand secure elections, party leaders prioritize open borders and lax rules, proving they’re out of touch and self-serving.
Democrats’ fearmongering about the SAVE Act’s impact on women is particularly egregious, a cynical ploy to exploit gender for political gain.
Rep. Jamie Raskin has absurdly claimed the bill could violate the 19th Amendment, arguing it creates a “bureaucratic nightmare” for married women whose names have changed, as their IDs might not match birth certificates. Hillary Clinton amplified this nonsense, warning that nearly 70 million women could be affected. This is opportunistic gaslighting at its worst.
The SAVE Act offers flexible alternatives: a valid driver’s license indicating citizenship, a U.S. passport, military ID, or any government-issued photo ID showing U.S. birthplace suffices. A birth certificate is needed only as a last resort, paired with a photo ID. For name discrepancies from marriage, divorce, or adoption, states must provide a simple fallback—an affidavit attesting to citizenship, plus “other evidence” like records explaining the change.
A University of Maryland study confirms that only 2% of eligible voters lack proof of citizenship entirely, and 7% have it but do not have immediate access—hardly the mass disenfranchisement Raskin peddles. Raskin and his allies know this; they’re manufacturing outrage to scare women voters, betting on emotion over facts. It’s a shameful tactic that insults women’s intelligence and erodes faith in elections.
Equally offensive is Democrats’ baseless charge that the SAVE Act discriminates against minorities, dubbing it “Jim Crow 2.0.” Schumer has warned it would disenfranchise “millions of Black voters,” invoking the specter of historical racism to smear a bill that does no such thing. This is the epitome of racism itself—exploiting the painful legacy of Jim Crow to shield their own failures.
Evidence demolishes their narrative: Georgia’s 2021 Election Integrity Act, with similar ID rules, spurred record turnout in 2022, including a 212% surge in early primary voting and Black voters making up 35% of early turnout on day one. No suppression occurred; participation soared across demographics.
Even in African nations like Kenya, Ghana, and South Africa, strict ID mandates ensure fair elections without claims of racism. Democrats’ hysteria ignores these realities, using race-baiting to divide Americans and distract from the real threat: non-citizen voting. It’s not just hypocritical; it’s a racist ploy that assumes minorities can’t obtain ID, perpetuating harmful stereotypes for political points.
The SAVE Act isn’t radical—it’s essential to restoring confidence in our elections. Democrats’ debunked arguments reveal a party desperate to maintain vulnerabilities that serve their interests: the acquisition of power. Americans deserve better: secure borders, honest votes, and representatives who heed the people’s voice.
It’s time to be relentless. Flood Senate offices with calls demanding they pass the SAVE Act and honor the overwhelming will of the American people.
Pick up the phone and dial the Senate switchboard at (202) 224-3121. Let your senators know: No more excuses, no more delays. Secure our elections now.
