Voting rights were a Republican thing, but with SAVE Act, they’re now in the GOP’s rearview mirror

By: Jim Jones

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: July 2, 2026

Words: 832

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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Voting rights in America were a Republican thing for over 100 years, but the GOP made an about-face on the issue beginning with President Richard Nixon’s southern strategy. The Republican regression has reached a fever pitch with the GOP push for passage of the preposterously-named SAVE America Act (Save Act). It would make it infinitely more difficult for women, minorities and military personnel to participate in our elections. Thankfully, the Save Act is not likely …

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