H.R.1 – or Senate companion S.1 – represents a bold, dangerous attempt to capture the American electoral system once and for all. The idea is to remake America as a one-party system. Anyone who cares must read the bill – then speak up, clearly and without being intimidated, for our two-party system.
What is happening – and happening fast – is Democrats are angling to lock in a permanent majority, unconstitutionally federalizing and changing our elections. Worse, they dress up this Greek tragedy in a false narrative – boldly telling America the bill is not what it is. Let us be clear. This bill does not credibly solve problems tied to vote suppression; it federally mandates practices that produce fraud, error, and vote suppression.
To be clear: Democrats argue purging active felons from voter rolls disproportionately affects minorities, yet sound public policies mitigate against felons voting – whatever their background. Today, 48 of 50 states do not allow felons to vote, and a large percentage – for serious crimes – do not restore the vote. If this affects minorities disproportionately, the aim is deterring crime, protecting the public, and not enfranchising those who patently disregard the rule of law.
Likewise, Democrats argue requiring in-person and in-precinct voting, identification, no ballot harvesting, no instant registration from DMVs or schools, no mass mail-in ballots, and no 16-year-old voting – suppresses minorities.
The logic is flawed. First, these provisions measurably reduce fraud, elevate accountability and responsibility in the exercise of the franchise. Second, they are neither race-based nor discriminatory. Polling places must be accessible; if not, that can be challenged. Identification is of many kinds, again assuring integrity.
Requiring people to vote where they live is not a suppresser. Ballot harvesting allows intimidation and manipulation by collectors – as no oversight; disallowing ballot harvesting protects the independent exercise of the vote by every voter.
Instant DMV registration sounds good, but 16 states and DC – as is their right – issue driver’s licenses to illegal aliens, not constitutionally entitled to vote for Congress or President. Accordingly, instant registration from DMV – ditto schools – fans fraud. The absence of it does not disproportionately affect any citizen.
In short, the notion that this bill addresses voter suppression – and does so without intolerable impact on election veracity or truthfulness – is simply not true. In sharp distinction, the bill pushes buttons producing fraud – historically in favor of Democrats. That intolerable fact is why the American Civil Liberties Union and Wall Street Journal’s (WSJ) editorial board both vehemently oppose the bill.
As Kimberly Strassel recently wrote in the WSJ: “The left and the media describe H.R.1 as a ‘voting rights’ and ‘campaign finance’ reform,” but “it is actually an unprecedented federal effort to dictate state voting rules.” Specifically, “The bill would strip states of their authority to decide methods of balloting, election deadlines and most aspects of election security,” and “would mandate mail-in voting, impose registration rules, dictate ballot-return dates, and void identification standards … even limits states’ ability to draw congressional districts.” See, e.g., https://www.wsj.com/articles/democrats-sell-out-their-states-11614901621.
Beyond that critique, the bill mandates one-party control of the Federal Election Commission, green-lighting fraud. It takes away state constitutional authority to redistrict, flying in the face of the Framers’ intent. It chills free speech by mandating your name and address for personal “doxing,” intimidation, boycotts, and firings if you contribute to political action groups. And it mandates DC become a state, intended instantly to generate two Democrat US Senate seats.
So, let us get this straight. This is not an anti-voter suppression bill. This is a bold, filibuster-busting attempt at one-party rule, no check. It kills constitutionally protected state, local and individual rights. This bill is not “For the People” – it is for crushing the people, twisting our electoral process, giving one-party power.
Notably, Strassel adds: “Some 33 states are evaluating legislation designed to avoid a repeat of the 2020 mess, in which courts and executive-branch officials overrode state law and many voters lost faith in the system.”
Putting a fine point on it, she notes: “The left and the media are now falsely branding these sensible efforts at clean elections as ‘voter suppression,” but “The real big lie is H.R.1 …a brazen attempt to rig the game for a permanent Democratic majority.” What is more, “proof is the fury with which the left is demanding the Senate kill the filibuster to pass H.R.1 with 51 votes ….”
Powerful facts: First, Americans must guard against false narratives: A bill that kills democracy is not for democracy. Second, Democrats are done with bipartisanship were before they started. Third, the century-old Senate filibuster – assuring 60 for big change is at risk. Fourth, this bill is a Trojan Horse, pushed to get inside the Republic’s walls and destroy a constitutionally protected electoral system. Needed are people who see and speak the truth to prevent that unthinkable outcome.
This country is in grave danger!!! Evildoers are running this nation now. Pray for God’s mercy upon us, His children. Pray that these evil plans will fall upon their heads only!!!
Get the entire establishment the hell out of our Government. The Corp is over. The Constitutional Republic is back. That requires all new congress and senate. Get them all the hell out now!! Overwhelming proof of fraud in our Presidential election automatically disqualifies Biden/Harris. What the frig is the military waiting for??!!
Just like elections have consequences so does a majority. White supremacy only exists in the eyes of the minority.
This whole thing fly’s in the face of The USA Constitution, and Bill of Rights, our Freedom, liberty. I sent a letter to my Senator quickly got a response of receiving. The next day got a form letter with very vague answers and not any FIRM Guarantee they’d be voting Against the Bill. I’m sad to say despite they are a claimed R. My House Rep clearly responded against this take over of the Election Process and made it crystal clear they’d vote No. Which they did. That’s why they nearly lost this last election and I pray someone way better runs against them next time.
I have also contacted my two US Senators, both Democrats. The two newly elected Senators from Georgia. Both initially sent auto-replies. Then Senator Warnock replied a second time that he intended to vote for the bill and defended his reasons why. I responded to his direct email, telling him how over-reaching the bill was, how protracted the voting time line had become, and that the voting measures put forth recently by the state of Georgia were not designed to suppress votes nor were they racially based. I concluded my letter to him by asking him tonight, when he was praying to God, to ask Him what was right for America and not just for his party. Let’s see if he responds to that!
If this bill passes the Senate and is signed into law it will mean the end of our Republic. It will ensure one party control and is blatantly unconstitutional.God help us if there are too few Senate Democrats who will vote against it and uphold their oath of office.
I’ve written to my senators, but both are democrat as I live in a democratic state. No responses from either. I encourage everyone to also send an email Joe Manchin from West Virginia.
The more I look at what the left is doing, the more I think they want civil war. Then the government can enact martial law. Shutting down the states and jailing whoever they deem radical. Power in our government is a tantalizing disease that most lawmakers what. The crop that’s in office now seems to want complete control of everything from our lives to our livelihoods. When most of them have very little experience in the most common everyday life experiences, like taking kids to school, getting groceries, or even driving themself to work. But they think they know what’s best for us (the everyday guy and gal). We the people need to take a step back, I (myself) am tired of these elite socialites with very little experience in real-life telling me how I have to live. We need to form a march or some kind of a shutdown, this might get some of their attention. I forget we are in compliance with this nonsense. Line us up like sheep and take us to slaughter. Sad days sad days. Soon it will be too late.
What an excellent article,
Thank you..
Our sad,sad, contingent in Michigan, the failures
Peters,Stabenow,dingell, whitmer,ALL useless weak ,socialist, partisan democrats.
Do NOTHING but sing the corrupt democrats bs and lie.
These politicians are just self serving, have never worked a day in their lives,just living off the taxpayers.
None of them understand they work FOR the Citizens.
They make my stomach queasy, have no morals,
And violate their oath of office.
All of them must be held accountable for the assault on Our Constitutional rights!
There is nothing good in this bill, so I understand the outcry against it. It would behoove us to do anything and everything to prevent its passage. It will make us a one-party country and destroy America as we know it.
You will never again out-vote these people. It will take individual acts of defiance and massive displays of civil disobedience to get back the rights we have allowed them to take away. It will take zealots, not moderates and shy, not reach-across-the-aisle RINOs (Republicans In Name Only) to right this ship of state and restore our beloved country to its former status.
If the future elections are as dishonest and free wheeling as the last election, the Constitutional democracy of this Nation is lost (L-O-S-T) and becomes a hybrid of Communism and control by one small group of so-called citizens using the Military and Law Enforcement elements of our system to have a first priority of protecting its power.
unless the media turns on them , oh well .
Make no mistake, the mainstream media( demonrats minions) are just as conniving, cynical, and nefarious as ever, but now they do not even pretend to care about journalistic standards of objectivity, integrity, professionalism, or the well-being of this country.
Ben, I would (really) like to know and understand what the Democratic Mind is thinking. They are approaching, most everything, the wrong way.
How on earth are we going to stop this? It is so depressing to think that this could pass.What has happened to America? If this passes, it will be useless to vote.
I don’t think that the citizens of the UNITED STATES will sit back and let this happen. I believe that we’ve been pushed as far as we can be pushed. This WILL BE THE LAST STRAW. They’re just like children, they are seeing how far they can push us. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!!
The proper title for this piece of garbage is “The Abolish Fair Elections Act”. HR-1 is a blatant attempt by the Democrap Party elite to secure for themselves and their posterity a fascist, one-party America.
VOTING MACHINES, PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP, IDENTIFICATION ONLY!!!!!!
ABSOLUTELY NO MAIL IN BALLOTS. YOU DON’T HAVE THE ABOVE, YOU CANNOT VOTE!!!
I think the Evangelicals have the right idea.
Keep praying Reps. This administration has no where to go but DOWN!
I also wrote to both my Senators from Nevada, also both Democrats. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto never acknowledged my email. Senator Jackie Rosen replied with the opinion that Hr1 is a great bill, which we know it’s not.
Like Steve from Colorado, I do not feel like I have any representation for my views from my state, at this time. Very disappointing….
Stop playing softball and play hardball !! Next election they put up steel mail in boxes all over city , the Republicans put up twice as many in the suburbs . They put out mail in ballots and count them at 3am the Republicans mail out to everyone in the suburbs and rural areas and count them at 4am . Play ball !!
I wrote to my Senators from Colorado, both Democrats.
I heard nothing back from John Hickenlooper.
Senator M. Bennett replied and said he would continue to support the bill.
It actually did not surprise me that he will continue his path forward. He has not been a friend of conservatives since he was first appointed to fill a vacancy years ago.
We very much miss Corey Gardner and his efforts for our state and for the country. He worked across the aisle unlike what John Hickenlooper will do for our state of Colorado.
“””H E L L O “”””
California has already succeeded in the mono party system and Gavin Newsome is our present DICTATOR at large so look into what he has done and tell everyone what will happen and they can see for themselves how he has sold California to China and is going to be the first governor to bankrupt California….Check the amount of families leaving the state
Why should we be surprised at Democrat disinformation and terror attacks by their brownshirts, now labeled (misleadingly) antifa? The name Democrat means “power over and through the mob (demos)”, after all. These tactics worked well for the National Socialist German Workers Party (NSDAP, aka NAZI) to come to power, and for the bolsheviks before them, so why not try them again? They have had almost three generations of dumbing down history courses at the high school and college level so that most wouldn’t see it coming again.
This explains the direct attacks on our economy and the illegal flood as well. These aren’t stupid mistakes, they are quite deliberate to create a crisis for takeover, probably by Harris and ? (take your pick of a number of terrible possibilities for vice). (Harris probably was chosen so that we would be reluctant to rusticate Joe as senile, on the principle that “anyone’s better than Harris!)
Perhaps they’re getting desperate that we may see through it all and vote them out in ’22.
BTW, DC statehood is directly forbidden by the Constitution, but don’t look for the Roberts court to rock the boat before the ’22 elections, since they just might pack it in retaliation, and he wouldn’t be chief anymore.
I am a resident, taxpayer and voter in the state of MD. I opposed this bill and wrote to my US delegate, Dutch Ruppersburger and told him I wanted him to vote no on HR-1. He told me he disagreed with me and would vote to pass it.
I have sent a letter to my US Senator and also asked him to vote no. Thus far he has only acknowledged receipt of my letter, he has not told me whether he will vote for or against SR-1.
This legislation is a scam, it would give democrats the power to cheat in perpetuity. How can they even pass such unconstitutional legislation?
This exposes the DemonRats as the cunning crooks that they are. This is preposterous. No one but brutish jerks and criminals would even think of doing this. They stole the election from President Trump, so why do they even need to do this fraud.
A horrible horrible idea!
H.R.1 is proof positive that the left KNOWS that it stole the election.
If they thought they won it fair and square because they were more popular and beloved, then why would they have the need to enshrine all of these federalized anti constitutionalisms?
we all know it sucks! the question is rhetorical “What are you going to do about it?” we all did our job and turned out the highest vote count in history and our government turned a blind eye to the theft of the election allowing law breaking to decide the outcome.
D. Poole, is correct citing the wisdom of Proverbs 6. Notice that they plan wickedness and then lie regarding their plans before gaining control but they also shed “innocent blood” – as they disgustingly encourage, support and deceive the young and vulnerable to actually murder their own children in their wombs.
Republican (not just, God-fearing conservatives) need to heed this warning, be wise and to stand ground for “righteous” principles and not to ever simply think about maintaining political control through compromise.
PROVERBS 23:1-3,
“When you sit down to dine with a ruler,
Consider carefully what is before you,
And put a knife to your throat,
If you are a man of great appetite.
Do not desire his delicacies,
For it is deceptive food.”
In the 1960’s craze, all wisdom out the window flung,
The voting age lowered to 18, led by Ted Kennedy, among.
Though the Left’s values are outrageous,
Brainwashed in school – with the immature contagious.
Though in contention they bring up military service,
Teenage voting should make one very nervous!
We should counter with consuming alcohol,
Not before age 21 – is large and not small!
Of course the outrageous, find this nonsense as they fall,
Even making lawful all drugs for all! ! !
From this one to that one,
They pretend likeness, yet, no comparison.
Military lethal weapons but they’re thoroughly trained,
Eighteen is too young to vote, especially atheistic-stained!
Progressive brainwashed in schools page after page,
Voting should “RETURN” to age 21 – wisdom comes with age!
Nations in general used looked to America, as a stalwart for godliness and great pride in God and His Word. The Ten Commandments were everywhere. Of course the secular, atheistic, humanists gradually took control but also the silent majority, in a sense is also at fault!
Complacent and cowardly, we are partly to blame,
For the degradation of society and all of it’s shame.
Silent citizens, did it never occur?
So-called abortion IS A MASSACRE!
Adding abominations gets even worse,
The disgusting sodomy curse!
Genders pretenders – nations shake their heads!
How has life and liberty America, become dead?
God and His Law – “RETURNS” – as our instruction,
Or we’re soon headed for complete destruction!
PROVERBS 24:23-25,
”These also are sayings of the wise.
To show partiality in judgment is not good,
He who says to the wicked, “You are righteous,”
Peoples will curse him, nations will ashore him;
But to those who rebuke the wicked will be delight,
And a good blessing will come upon them.”
Well the buzzard has come home to roost! Folks the bill (HR-1) has passed the HOUSE! Now is the time to write, call, E-Mail, text, twitter, face book, one or all the above, the Senators. Two points is important, 1.) do not end the filibuster, that is in my mind the key to keeping this broke system working till the adults can come to power again, (note Mich and Rinos are not adults as dems are not!). 2.) HR-1 has to fail in the Senate. The dems are counting on it passing. Maybe the above coms in mass to the order of +10 will sway the few needed to put things right. Work with your State to get State bills passed outlawing HR-1 should it pass. By the Constitution the States are the one who set voting laws. If more than half of the States would do this it should work. Pray that God’s will be done in the lives of all elected leaders. BT
How many people recognize that the narrative that “minority voters” are being suppressed is a narrative that is based on the lie that the left knows how people vote with their secret ballots, and have been manipulating especially inner city balloting for decades? As one who worked inner cities for 20 years I can tell you that the the inner city voter is as conservative as can be for the largest part of the most part. It has been a long time since then, but as an election official I also knew what the left were doing for a very long time. We didn’t call the police when we saw it; the police called us to tell what was going on, and we verified the information. Nobody wanted to check voting addresses, but I was not afraid. John Wilkes Booth registers under four variations of his name, and his registered address is The Greenmount Cemetery in Baltimore. Some of his addresses were vacant, vandalized, boarded up dwellings where votes as well as methamphetamine were, and may still be, cooked.
The only ones suppressing the “minority vote” are the Democrats suppressing the American patriot of African descent as Paul Revere referred to black people who fought alongside the Founding Fathers in the Revolutionary War.
USA was not created to be communistic or socialistic type country! USA was created to be able to grow, think, develop ideas and growth without fear! There are those trying to turn USA into China or Venezuela and they are the ones that should leave and go to those countries!! Rise up Americans!! Stand firm Americans!! May the backlash bite the Democrats fiercely!!
The full title of HR1 should be the “For the People Who are In Power and are Going to Be Sure to Stay There” What the Dimocrats consider voter suppression is what everyone else would call an honest election. There are far too many examples of them demanding identification to do almost anything except voting, In fact all facets of the government demand ID to obtain many of their services.
We need to have the in-precinct voting & only the absentee ballots allowed to be mailed in !
Too many Dems are making changes that are not legal ! Keep the two party system !! The old system worked until the power greedy people took over…..i.e. Pelosi & Schumer & Obama !
It sounds like it’s going back to the 1930’s where Hitler decreed a one Party system.
I thought we were a two party democracy. For the people by the people, all The people! We cannot give up our constitutional rights by allowing the democrats to get this bill passed
How on earth did our Military get so screwed up?? Obama cut back our Military, so it must be some of the newer ‘WOKE’ recruits who are supportive of the insane Left’s agenda to sissyfy the Military with transgender garbage. That’s the only reason I can imagine that some in our Military are compromised at this point. I just don’t get some of the Generals not standing up for our Constitutional Republic! They swore an oath to defend against enemies foreign and domestic!! Have they been bought off, or their families threatened by the Deep State Cabal? We need to pray that our Military will get a backbone and take a stand against this evil. The insane things I’ve learned from being on the free speech platform Gab, is extremely disturbing. Some about the circumstances surrounding ‘adrenochrome.’ I’m hoping NONE of it is true, though I’m sure some of it is. God help us!!
The idea of 18 year olds voting for the direction of the country is flawed enough, as they simply are not mature enough to make the Informed Decisions required to vote! Just imagine if 16 year olds ALSO can vote? Who would they vote for… Mickey Mouse? Well, I must say that Mickey Mouse is a much preferable alternative to any sitting Democrat… The Democrats seem to think that they will be controlling the “One World Government”, when in all probability, they will only be the Dog Catchers! But, to get to the “One World Government” so desired by the Democrats, they first must control the American People, and, to do THAT, they must get rid of the First, Second, Fourth, Sixth, and Tenth Amendments. It’s coming, folks… bet on it!
Either immigrants should become citizens before being able to get a driver’s license in any state or getting a driver’s license should not be a valid ID to vote IMHO.
I’ve been voting absentee for years (I’m 78 years old). While I was still working I also volunteered as a poll worker. This, as well as age plus health, is a legitimate reason to vote in this manner. It is CLEARLY MARKED on the ballot. Also marked are inmates, military forces. If these are NOT clearly marked on the ballot, throw it out. And where is the Supreme Court in this matter. We ABSOLUTELY MUST REMAIN A 2-PARTY SYSTEM!!! Anything else is unthinkable!
It is all about PURE communism. It is about control over EVERY part of your life. Oboingo started it. This is Oboingo’s 3rd term. Jo(k)e Bye-then got in through fraudulent mail-in votes and Dominon’s manipulation of their computer algorithms. And Mike ‘Pants’ in concert with the cowardly S C could have prevented all this through a lengthy investigation. S C backed off for fear of starting riots ? Yeah, right. Cowards all. Now only armed insurrection will get them out of the WH.
Politics as usual. Lies, told by liars with more lies. What might we expect? My father was right….
“when it comes to politics and politicians, don’t believe anything they say, and only half of what
you see.” With our entire system of government under siege who will stand? Read Proverbs 6: 16-19
for the wisdom needed to see the truth, counter the lie and move to the righteous ground.
D.P.
In summary, election integrity is a far more important issues than voter suppression and has been for years. The mostly phony claims of suppression are used to justify policies that enable higher levels of election fraud which has been the Democrats agenda for years now and simply growing worse. Sadly this is only one facet of the Democrats efforts to achieve total and complete political dominance and a one-party system with them in control. The illegal immigration fiasco/amnesty is a means of changing the nation’s demographics in their favor and locking in votes from a grateful and growing Hispanic community, statehood for DC and Puerto Rico is another, keeping blacks and anyone else they can dependent on the government is another, the economic tragedy of the COVID shutdowns created by mostly state Democrats another, it’s a long list. All of it has but one purpose and it is not compassion for anyone. It is total political power and if our nation must be turned into a cesspool to achieve that power they support it. In a word, it’s Evil!
All the language in these new bills and the recently signed Executive Orders had to have been prepared weeks, if not months, in advance as “they” knew the presidential election would be won in the Dem’s favor. To think otherwise is objectionable.
Obama thinks he will be our dictator.
Voter roles need to be 100% verified as accurate prior to the voting period.
If the Electoral College (as exists today) , only 6-9 high population states will control future Presidential elections. The votes of states such as Alaska,Hawaii,Mont.,Wyoming,etc. will not mean anything to the candidates .
Every member of Congress is guilty of treason. Definition of treason is BREAKING A TRUST. When they swear an oath to defend and uphold our Constitution, then get sworn in, it’s only a matter of a few days before they betray their constituents.
There should be NO absentee ballots with 2 exceptions:1 A doctor’s letter stating that you are physically unable to go to your polling place, and 2. If you are in the military you can vote absentee. A valid photo ID is necessary to vote: every one has a photo ID to conduct business of any kind in the USA.
The organization of convention of the states.com. Consider checking it out.
We must resist this trash legislation, if you think voting is a mess now just wait until this monster gets rammed through. You ain’t seen nothing yet!