Amy McGrath

And I'll recall this is the Republican bill that would require proof of citizenship in order to vote.

And they want to enact this, Nicole, prior to the 2026 midterms so that it goes immediately into effect.

Um, the bill has been criticized as voter suppression because, you know, you would have to show a passport or a birth certificate when you register, and then you'd have to show a photo ID when you vote.

And, you know, if your married name is different than your birth certificate, you would have to bring your marriage certificate or a newly issued social security card.

I mean, it just, it's a lot.

So, but I want to get your take.

Yeah, I agree with you.

You know, I've never been opposed to like voter ID, the concept.

I've always felt like if you're going to require a voter ID, because voting is a right, right?

It's a right, a privilege.

If you're going to require it, then the government needs to pay for it.

And that means the government's going to have to, you know, shell out all of that, all that.

Because if you don't, then it's a poll tax.

And the new Republican talking point to really push this thing through is they're saying, well, it's insulting to complain about requiring women to show their birth certificate and their passport in order to vote because women are smart enough to figure it out.

And

I just want to take a step back a little bit, okay?

Because you and I have both had our careers in a very large bureaucracy.

And it's not about being smart, gentlemen.

I think many men don't fully understand that.

what it's like to change your name, okay?