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Katherine Clark: “[Republicans] are trying to say this is a voter ID bill…”

Featuring: Katherine Clark, Democratic | U.S. House Massachusetts, 5th Congressional District

Whip Clark On GOP Voter Suppression Bill: "This is Election Rigging"

Published February 12, 2026 | Video Starts at 00:36

You hike their grocery costs. Also, billionaires can weasel out of paying their fair share. They're [Republicans] are trying to say this is a voter ID bill. That's not what's happening here. Let's just look at a typical mom. You guys must know some working mothers, the ones that I hear from across my district and across this country, they are struggling … (00:36–00:43)

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Asserts that the bill is not genuinely about voter ID as Republicans claim.

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“Republicans aren't worried about non-citizens voting. They're afraid of actual American citizens voting.”
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“[Republicans] tell people they're going to tackle the high cost of living and turn around and hike their health care premiums.”
Whip Clark On GOP Voter Suppression Bill: "This is Election Rigging" | Uploaded February 12, 2026 | 00:15-00:31
“[Republicans] hike their grocery costs.”
Whip Clark On GOP Voter Suppression Bill: "This is Election Rigging" | Uploaded February 12, 2026 | 00:30-00:32
“This is a minefield of red tape that you have put in front of women and American citizens and their right to vote.”
Whip Clark On GOP Voter Suppression Bill: "This is Election Rigging" | Uploaded February 12, 2026 | 01:28-01:38
“This bill will now go into effect immediately, which means primaries that are weeks from now.”
Whip Clark On GOP Voter Suppression Bill: "This is Election Rigging" | Uploaded February 12, 2026 | 01:47-01:54
“This is election rigging. This is voter suppression.”
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