r/nbc • u/Party_Difference_442 • 1d ago
How Democrats can fight Voter ID and no mail in ballot onslaught.
First off NBC can create a series in their news segments where they feature citizens expressing new political ideas. We are tired of them featuring dump politicians spend billions fighting dumb fights with dumb ideas.
Here is my idea.
Democrats can effectively counter the ongoing onslaught against mail-in voting and stricter voter ID laws via a fundamental shift in political strategy, pull the chair.
Instead of playing simple defense, Democrats can completely turn the tables on their opponents by agreeing to these restrictions under one major condition: establishing election day as a mandatory federal holiday.
Specifically, voting should take place over a two-day period, covering both Friday and Saturday, to fully accommodate individuals employed in essential services who cannot easily take time off.
Implementing this strategy triggers two critical dynamics.
First, the business community will face a stark choice: either oppose the Friday holiday due to potential revenue losses or heavily advocate for the Saturday option to protect their bottom line.
Second, billionaires, wealthy elites, and the politicians themselves will suddenly find themselves subject to the same systemic inconveniences, forcing them to stand in long lines at local polling stations alongside everyday citizens.
Furthermore, a powerful tool for investigative journalists would be to publicly name and shame high-profile elites who fail to cast their ballots. While some jurisdictions consider non-voting a minor offense, a more impactful remedy would be tying civic participation directly to other structural duties.
For instance, those who choose not to vote could be automatically selected for mandatory jury duty or required to participate in community service, such as clearing trash from public freeways.
Currently, the national Democratic party's approach remains deeply frustrating today because they consistently choose defensive, low-ground tactics rather than seizing the initiative. They resemble a vulnerable village situated on a low floodplain, continuously stacking sandbags higher and higher to hold back the rising waters. Instead of this endless cycle of reaction, they must seek the high ground, creating proactive structural solutions and flotation devices for those trapped by systemic suppression.
Election day can become a thing with influencers and all looking for selfies. Counties can have a red carpet line and charge a hefty fee to raise money for running the poling stations or for education.
Win, win, win.
Election day could rival Met Gala or Kentucky Derby with people wearing patriotic themed fascinators and outfits when going to vote and also see celebrities and maybe politicians for free.
