Republicans Only Want Rich, White Male Voters

While Republicans claim their efforts are about election integrity, the reality is that these measures disproportionately impact minorities, women, and lower-income voters — essentially, anyone who isn’t a wealthy white male.

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Republicans Only Want Rich, White Male Voters

In recent years, the Republican Party’s actions have revealed a troubling strategy—systematically making it harder for certain groups of Americans to vote.

While Republicans claim their efforts are about election integrity, the reality is that these measures disproportionately impact minorities, women, and lower-income voters — essentially, anyone who isn’t a wealthy white male.

Voter ID Laws and Suppression

One of the most prominent tactics employed by Republicans is the implementation of strict voter ID laws.

These laws require voters to present specific forms of identification at the polls, which may seem reasonable on the surface. However, the types of IDs accepted are often those more readily available to wealthier, older, and more established citizens — such as driver’s…