Stephen A. Smith Stunned When Kevin Kiley Tells Him California Bans Voter ID Requirements
SiriusXM host Stephen A. Smith expressed astonishment when independent California Rep. Kevin Kiley told him his state prohibits voter identification requirements during a Wednesday interview on “Straight Shooter with…
SiriusXM host Stephen A. Smith expressed astonishment when independent California Rep. Kevin Kiley told him his state prohibits voter identification requirements during a Wednesday interview on “Straight Shooter with Stephen A.”
Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 1174 in September 2024, barring local governments from mandating voters present identification. Kiley highlighted the issue when Smith asked on his show whether he supported the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which would require proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections.
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“I’m for it … I think the fact that we don’t have voter ID in places like California is extremely unusual in democracies across the globe … I think we should just have it … It shouldn’t be a big, controversial issue,” Kiley said.