Washington Examiner senior columnist Guy Benson criticized Democrats for their continued opposition to voter ID laws, questioning why Democrats “fight tooth and nail” against ID requirements.
“Why is it that one political party in this country fights tooth and nail [against] any measure that even approaches a voter ID law and calls it suppression and racist?” Benson said on Fox News’s Varney and Co. on Monday.
“It’s basic voter ID. They’re against all of it.”
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Benson suggested Democrats oppose such measures for political reasons, claiming they believe stricter election safeguards could hurt them electorally.
“It’s a cynical view,” he said. “The Democrats believe that some degree of voter fraud works in their favor, and so they want to protect it.”
The debate comes as lawmakers consider the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, which would require proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote. Supporters say the legislation ensures only eligible citizens vote, while critics argue it could create obstacles for lawful voters who lack ready access to documentation.
Democrats, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, have compared the proposal to “Jim Crow 2.0,” framing it as a modern form of voter suppression.
However, Washington Examiner Executive Editor Bob Cusack said many Democrats privately recognize the issue is politically difficult for them.
“I think it’s really because the Democratic base — a lot of Democrats — they know this is a losing issue for them,” Cusack said on the Trinity Broadcasting Network. “Democrats privately know that’s not a winning issue.”
Benson also weighed in on former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who is reportedly encouraging Gavin Newsom to pursue a 2028 presidential bid.
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“Her legacy is his inheritance,” Benson said. “The question is, does the rest of the country agree?”
With Congress narrowly divided and election security debates intensifying, voter ID and the SAVE America Act are likely to remain central flashpoints ahead of the midterm elections.
