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GOP Lawmaker Dragged After Cringey Analogy For Why States Should Require An ID To Vote

Screenshot of Maria Bartiromo and Guy Reschenthaler
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Pennsylvania Republican Rep. Guy Reschenthaler sounded off on Fox Business about Attorney General Merrick Garland's vow to get rid of 'unnecessary' voter ID laws by bizarrely comparing voting to renting a car.

Pennsylvania Republican Representative Guy Reschenthaler was widely criticized after he drew a bizarre analogy, comparing voter ID laws to renting cars during an appearance on Fox Business with Maria Bartiromo.

Reschenthaler's remarks came in response to Attorney General Merrick Garland's pledge to challenge voting restrictions that he deems "discriminatory" or "unnecessary." Garland's commitment, made ahead of the anniversary of Bloody Sunday in Selma, Alabama, addresses concerns over voter ID laws and other barriers to voting access.


He said:

“It’s quite remarkable. You can’t rent a car in this country without showing an ID. There’s office buildings in Washington, D.C., you can’t get into unless you show an ID. But then, to vote, you don’t need an ID?”

You can hear what he said in the video below.

The United States has grappled with the contentious issue of voter ID laws for years.

Proponents argue that requiring photo identification at the polls is crucial for safeguarding against voter fraud and upholding the integrity of the electoral process. However, the evidence suggests otherwise.

These laws tend to disproportionately affect marginalized groups such as Black individuals, Native Americans, the elderly, and students. Moreover, despite their purported purpose of enhancing election integrity, voter ID laws have not proven effective in addressing legitimate concerns in this regard.

Many condemned Reschenthaler's remarks as antidemocratic—and pointed out the absurdity of his analogy given that renting a car is not a constitutional right.


Reschenthaler's stance on voting rights has been contentious, with critics accusing him of perpetuating falsehoods about the 2020 general election.

Along with seven other Republican U.S. representatives from Pennsylvania, Reschenthaler objected to the certification of Pennsylvania's electors during the congressional count of electoral votes on January 6, 2021, the day a mob of former President Donald Trump's supporters attacked the United States Capitol on the false premise the election had been stolen.

Their objection was based on claims of illegal handling of mail-in ballots, which were not substantiated.

Additionally, Reschenthaler joined an amicus brief supporting a lawsuit filed by Texas's attorney general seeking to invalidate federal election results in key swing states, including Pennsylvania. He was among the 147 Republicans who voted against certifying the election results.

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