If there’s one issue American voters have been crystal clear about over the past few years, it’s election integrity. Ironically, it’s about the only thing we can all agree on.
Republican voters have been pounding the table for it. These fed-up voters show up at town halls, call their senators, send emails by the thousands, and call out elected officials online… Americans want fair elections. And speaking of that, when election season rolls around, these same people get out and vote like their country depends on it.
Because to them, it does. But apparently the GOP Senate doesn’t feel the same way.
And that’s why the SAVE Act has become such a fiery hot debate. If the American people didn’t detest Congress before, they sure as heck do now, because the bill is stuck in the Senate, with nowhere to go, and GOP leadership refuses to end the Filibuster to push it through. The idea behind the bill is simple. Secure the vote and make sure only American citizens are casting ballots in American elections.
That’s it. Logical, right?
Well, not according to the GOP leadership.
But public support for it is through the roof. Poll after poll shows overwhelming backing for the concept. One recent Harvard poll found 71 percent of Americans support it. Among Republicans, the support is even higher.
Congressman Harris, what in the heck is wrong with the Republicans in Congress? Who the heck is in charge of Congress? I thought that Republicans won the House, the Senate and the Presidency in the last election. Please explain to the electorate why should we vote for Republicans this November. Central Committees, Clubs and others worked hard to get Republicans elected. Now these Republicans are blowing it. It’s embarrassing.
I always hear the old dogs say don’t knock your party in public. This party needs knocking. Can’t get Department of Homeland Security passed, can’t get The Save America Act passed. What is it you do? Please don’t give the same old mantra of saying we’ve limited the damage the other side could do because that just doesn’t play anymore. That’s what a minority party says.
Here’s what you could do. Pull all security personnel from all members of Congress. Stop all flights for Congressmen wanting to go home for the weekend just to fly back on Monday and do the same thing. Stop all the free foods. If working people in Homeland Security are not getting paid then stop paying Congress because you are not doing a damn thing for these people but blaming it on each other. Stop it. Do what you were elected for. John Palmer.
I like your thoughts Mr Palmer.