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Zorro

(15,737 posts)
Wed Dec 18, 2019, 08:37 PM Dec 2019

GOP Turns Dozens Of House Democrats Away From Impeachment For Failing To Provide Adequate Voter ID



WASHINGTON—Warning that allowing them to vote without proper documentation would undermine the sanctity of the democratic process, the House GOP turned away dozens of Democrats from impeaching President Donald Trump Wednesday after determining they did not have adequate voter ID.

“This is simply a precautionary measure to make sure that these individuals are, in fact, real U.S. representatives who would be eligible to engage in this process,” said Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL), telling reporters that he had been forced to prevent numerous members, including John Lewis, Maxine Waters, and James Clyburn, from entering the congressional chamber since they had not been able to show two forms of government-issued identification, as well as a utility bill, to establish residency.

“Yes, providing adequate ID is a little annoying, but without oversight, these so-called members of Congress could run amok, voting in multiple districts and leading to a fraudulent impeachment. We simply cannot allow this to happen, so if we come across any representatives who appear suspicious, it’s imperative we make sure they’re thoroughly scrutinized.”

Gaetz added that in order to relieve exhausted congressional staffers, impeachment voting had closed several hours early.

https://politics.theonion.com/gop-turns-dozens-of-house-democrats-away-from-impeachme-1840517918
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GOP Turns Dozens Of House Democrats Away From Impeachment For Failing To Provide Adequate Voter ID (Original Post) Zorro Dec 2019 OP
I love the onion Gothmog Dec 2019 #1
Good satire, but I fully expect the Republicans to try something equally crazy. Eugene Dec 2019 #2
What would Gaetz use for ID? His mug shots? keithbvadu2 Dec 2019 #3

Eugene

(61,865 posts)
2. Good satire, but I fully expect the Republicans to try something equally crazy.
Wed Dec 18, 2019, 08:50 PM
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