Senator Johnson: Dems Favor ‘Easy Cheating’ in Elections

Senator Johnson Alleges Democrats Aim to Ease Election Fraud

Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson has voiced strong concerns about the Democratic Party’s approach to election security, suggesting their policies could make it easier to commit fraud. Speaking from the Senate floor and in interviews, Johnson argued that Democrats often oppose measures that would strengthen election integrity. He believes this opposition stems from a broader strategy to alter the electorate and secure political power.

Focus on Voter ID and Citizenship Proof

Senator Johnson highlighted his support for common-sense election reforms like Voter ID laws and requiring proof of citizenship to vote. He stated that these are widely popular measures that most Americans agree on. According to Johnson, the Republican strategy involves offering these popular amendments during legislative debates. The goal is to force Democrats to publicly vote against measures that have broad public support. He believes this tactic would expose their stance to the American people.

“What we need to do is make sure we pass amendments that we can pass with Republican majorities, hopefully all 53 of us,” Senator Johnson said. “That will put the focus on Democrats and make them explain why are you opposed to something that the vast majority of American people support?”

Johnson suggested that such a strategy could help win political arguments and potentially lead to the passage of election integrity measures. He characterized the opposition to these basic security steps as baffling, noting that polls often show 80% to 90% support for measures like Voter ID. He suggested that only a specific faction within the Democratic party, led by figures like Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, actively opposes them.

Allegations of Intentional Electorate Expansion

A central theme of Senator Johnson’s argument is that Democrats are intentionally weakening election controls to increase their voter base. He pointed to the influx of millions of undocumented immigrants into the country, many of whom are directed to sanctuary cities and states. Johnson suggested this is a deliberate effort to inflate voter rolls and increase the number of Democratic representatives in Congress. He argues that Democrats then oppose reasonable controls to secure elections, allowing fraudulent votes to potentially cancel out legitimate ones.

“Democrats want to make it easy to cheat, and that’s what we need to expose,” Johnson stated. He also referenced reports, such as one from the New York Post, indicating that non-citizens, including those with legal visas but not citizenship, may be voting in elections. Johnson described this as a “sneaky way” to influence outcomes, which he believes must be stopped. He also criticized policies like automatic voter registration tied to driver’s license applications, suggesting they further relax election controls.

Reconciliation and Legislative Tactics

The discussion touched upon legislative tactics, including the possibility of using budget reconciliation to pass election-related bills. Reconciliation is a special process in the Senate that allows certain fiscal legislation to pass with a simple majority, bypassing the need for broader consensus. However, Senator Johnson expressed skepticism about using this method for election reform. He believes that election laws are generally considered policy rather than budget matters, and thus would likely be ruled ineligible for reconciliation by the parliamentarian.

Overruling such a decision would require a majority vote, but Johnson implied it would be a difficult hurdle. He reiterated that the core issue is Democrats’ alleged desire for a one-party nation, which he believes drives their opposition to election security measures. He contrasted this with the Republican approach, which he argues aims to ensure only eligible citizens vote and that their votes are counted accurately.

DHS Funding and Media Scrutiny

The conversation also briefly addressed the ongoing negotiations over Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding. Senator Johnson criticized what he perceives as a lack of accountability from the mainstream media towards Democrats regarding this issue. He suggested that if Republicans were holding up DHS funding, they would face intense criticism and pressure from the media. Conversely, he argued, Democrats face little pressure, allowing them to dictate terms without significant public backlash.

Johnson believes Democrats are acting “unconscionable” in their handling of DHS funding negotiations. He feels the media’s failure to hold them accountable allows them to avoid compromise and maintain their desired outcomes without facing the political consequences that Republicans might endure in a similar situation.

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