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I want to talk about the SAVE Act

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  Donald Trump is trying to stop American citizens from voting. Why? Because he knows his agenda is unpopular and Republicans can’t win based on what he’s doing, so he wants to rig the election by picking his own voters. That’s what the SAVE Act is all about. Don’t let Trump and the Republicans in Congress fool you. They’ll say things like,  "You should have to show ID to vote just like you do to buy a beer." But this is not an ordinary voter ID bill. This is not a bill that says everybody has to show either a driver's license or student ID to vote. This is a way to keep American citizens from voting. I'll give you an example: If this bill passes, then in 45 of 50 states, your driver's license won’t count as valid ID. Let’s say you’re a married woman who lives in Massachusetts. And let’s say that when you got married, you took your husband’s name. Well, when you go to the polls to vote, you can't register by showing them your updated driver’s license. Why? Bec...