In the latest episode of political theater, Democrats are once again taking center stage with their demands. It seems their new performance involves calling for masks-off policies, insisting on the identification of ICE officers on patrol, and ramping up the use of body cameras, which are already in the works. The question really is, where’s the logic in these demands? Senator Mark Wayne Mullen, a Republican from Oklahoma, suggests that these requests are more about putting on a show than achieving any tangible results.
Senator Mullen points out that what we’re observing is not genuine negotiation to reopen government functions but a calculated move to cause a shutdown right during the State of the Union for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). It’s like rerunning a soap opera episode we’ve all seen before. Even after the shutdown, it took Democrats a whopping ten days to respond with a new proposal. Unsurprisingly, the White House, playing its part in the negotiation drama, countered with a rebuttal within 48 hours. But let’s face it: with holiday weekends and paycheck schedules conveniently aligning, this is less about policy and more about timing.
When it comes to the border, Democrats are reluctant to discuss anything substantial because they might have to acknowledge that things aren’t as dire as they project. President Trump’s policies have made the border more secure, the economy is thriving, taxes have been lowered, and foreign policy has left the world a safer place. With no real criticisms to latch onto, Democrats resort to the old faithful: rhetoric. Holding federal employees “hostage” seems to be one of their favorite plots, a narrative they’ve spun before with a flair for the dramatic.
Switching scenes, enter the SAVE Act, which seeks to implement voter ID laws. This has been met with outcry from Democrats, who have labeled it as Jim Crow 2.0. Chuck Schumer, a long-serving senator whose time in office predates the careers of many Americans, is leaning on the old race card argument once more. This tune is starting to sound a bit worn and disingenuous, especially when it’s coming from someone who’s been ensconced in Washington politics for decades.
Despite their protests, the statistics tell a different story. Thirty-seven states have already implemented voter ID laws without the apocalyptic voter suppression Democrats fear monger about. In fact, minority turnout tends to increase after such laws are enacted, as evidenced by Georgia’s experience. It’s a narrative failure for Democrats, where 82% of Americans, including a significant portion of their own party, support the measure. The truth is, folks, voter ID laws are not the bogeyman they’re painted to be, but rather a sensible approach to ensure fair and secure elections. Seems like it’s time for Democrats to come up with a new act altogether.
