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John Thune: “A photo ID was required to get into the Democrat national…”

Featuring: John Thune, Republican | Senate Majority Leader, South Dakota

Thune: Voter ID Is a Commonsense Standard Americans Expect

Published March 19, 2026 | Video Starts at 05:23

Mr. President, despite Democrats fear mongering, requiring a photo ID is not some sort of an impossible thing to ask of voters. And I think Democratic Democrats actually know this. A photo ID was required to get into the Democrat national convention in 2024. Vice President Harris required an ID to get into her campaign events. The senior Democrat senator from Georgia required photo ID to get into his recent rally. (05:23–05:31)

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Asserts that a photo ID was required for entry to the 2024 Democratic National Convention.

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“North of 80% of Americans in a poll last year said they support requiring all voters to show a photo ID at the polls.”
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“Under South Dakota law, voters already have to show a photo ID to cast a ballot.”
Thune: Voter ID Is a Commonsense Standard Americans Expect | Uploaded March 19, 2026 | 04:52-04:59
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“The senior Democrat senator from Georgia required photo ID to get into his recent rally.”
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