A Georgia lawmaker is proposing that his state align its voting laws with the more restrictive regulations in New York and Delaware, a recognized “political ploy” designed to rebuke criticism from President Biden, who lived in Delaware and acted as one of his own. senators, and the Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, DN.Y.
In a Facebook post on Monday, Republican state deputy Wes Cantrell wrote that he would present “President Joe Biden Jim Crow’s voting act on steroids” and “Senator Chuck Schumer’s ‘suppression of racist voter’ voting act” – both referring to phrases Democratic politicians used to criticize Georgia law.
Cantrell’s post highlighted how New York and Delaware have stricter limits on the number of early voting days, as well as eligibility for those who can vote absent.
“Since President Biden appears to be very concerned about our laws here in Georgia, this bill will make Georgia’s voting laws identical to those of his home state, Delaware,” said Cantrell.
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Neither the White House nor Schumer’s office responded immediately to Fox News’s requests for comment.
Biden claimed that Georgia law prevented people from giving food and water to voters while lining up. He also accused the Republican-led state of ending voting at 5 pm, “when people are leaving work”.
Georgia law does standardize what is considered “normal business hours” to mean 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, but it still allows counties to extend their voting hours to 7:00 am and 7:00 pm. It also allows election workers to provide self-service water from an autonomous receptacle 50 meters from the polling place, but prohibits people from political organizations from actively distributing food and drinks at this distance.
As Cantrell noted, the Washington Post gave Biden four Pinocchios for his claim about voting time.
“Congratulations on your 4 Pinocchios from The Washington Post,” read Cantrell’s post.
“And you didn’t spread misinformation just once. You did it again and again. Delaware’s voting laws are draconian compared to Georgia. Until you bring the electoral reform to your home state, Delaware, it’s probably better than you stay out. To use your favorite phrase, ‘Come on, man!’ “
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Georgia’s new law provides for 17 days of early voting with two more Sundays for counties who wish to do so. Meanwhile, Delaware does not have early voting days and will not have them until next year. In New York, early voting takes place for nine days, ending on the second day before an election.
And while Georgia is allowing voters to vote without excuses, both New York and Delaware have specific criteria for who can participate, according to Ballotpedia.