2/3/26 - Why Do Democrats Fear the SAVE Act?

Feb 4, 2026

A lively take on why lawmakers resist a bill requiring proof of citizenship and photo ID to vote. Strong criticism of political leaders for sidestepping a voter ID fight. Coverage of recent legal and medical pushback against youth gender-transition surgeries. Three provocative litmus questions posed to Democratic presidential contenders about border policy, White House changes, and biological definitions.

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Schumer Calls SAVE Act 'Jim Crow 2.0'

Chuck Schumer labeled the SAVE Act "an abomination" and "Jim Crow 2.0."
O'Connor highlights the contrast between leadership rhetoric and public polling.

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From Chicago To Iowa: Voter ID Experience

Dan describes living in Chicago and Iowa to argue voter ID prevents cheating and increases trust.
He contrasts no-ID systems with Iowa's caucus practice of showing ID before participation.

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Senate Priorities And Floor-Time Excuse

John Thune emphasized limited Senate floor time and competing priorities as reasons the SAVE Act hasn't been fast-tracked.
O'Connor criticizes this as weak leadership given GOP Senate majority.

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On Tuesday’s Mark Levin Show, WMAL’s Larry O’Connor fills in for Mark. Why do the Democrats not want to vote on SAVE act? This is a straightforward and uncontroversial bill, as it simply requires proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote and presentation of photo ID at the polling place on election day. 83% of Americans favor photo ID but Democrats complain that it’s racist and for labeling it Jim Crow 2.0. It’s not just Democrats, Republican Senate Majority Leader John Thune let this act sit idle for 300 days and then he downplays it and refuses to force a filibuster fight or making it a top priority. This is weak leadership on a fundamental issue of election integrity. Also, there is progress in resisting the harmful transgender cult pushed by medical professionals, educators, and elites, who pressure parents into allowing minors to undergo irreversible interventions like pharmaceutical hormone treatments and surgeries. There are two recent stories that provide encouraging news: a NY jury awarded $2 million to a young female detransitioner who sued her doctor and psychologist for malpractice after regretting a double mastectomy performed on her as a teenager. Additionally, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons has become the first major U.S. medical association to recommend against gender transition surgeries for youths, advising delays until at least age 19 due to insufficient evidence of benefits outweighing risks. We should celebrate these as victories for common sense, sanity, rational thinking, and child protection. Later, three questions the Democrat party Presidential nominees need to answer: will you reverse President Trump’s border polices? Will you tear down the new White House ballroom? Can a man get pregnant? Answering these appropriately to satisfy the current Democratic Party base would secure the nomination but alienate most normal voters in the general election, making a general election win impossible.

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