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EXPOSED: NYC Democrats Demand ID to Shovel Snow But Call Voter ID 'RACIST'

Gary FranchiFebruary 22, 2026213 views
EXPOSED: NYC Democrats Demand ID to Shovel Snow But Call Voter ID 'RACIST'
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The staggering hypocrisy of New York City's Democrat establishment has reached new heights as city officials now require photo identification for manual labor jobs like snow shoveling, while continuing to oppose voter ID requirements as allegedly "racist" and "discriminatory."

This glaring contradiction exposes the left's dishonest arguments against election integrity measures for what they really are – a desperate attempt to keep America's elections vulnerable to fraud and manipulation.

Think about this, Patriots: According to NYC Democrats, requiring an ID to shovel snow is perfectly reasonable and necessary. But requiring that same ID to vote in elections that determine the future of our republic? That's somehow an attack on democracy itself.

The Left's Voter ID Lies Crumble

For years, Democrats have peddled the insulting narrative that minorities and low-income Americans are somehow incapable of obtaining basic identification. They've called voter ID laws "Jim Crow 2.0" and claimed these common-sense measures suppress voting rights.

Yet these same Democrats have no problem requiring ID for:

• Shoveling snow for the city
• Buying alcohol or cigarettes
• Flying on airplanes
• Opening bank accounts
• Entering government buildings
• Picking up prescriptions

The reality is that voter ID laws enjoy overwhelming support among Americans of all backgrounds, including minorities. Polls consistently show 70-80% approval for requiring identification to vote – because it's basic common sense.

"If you need an ID to shovel snow, you should definitely need one to vote," said one frustrated New York resident. "This is about election integrity, not voter suppression."

Protecting Election Integrity

President Trump's administration has made election integrity a top priority, and stories like this prove exactly why these reforms are so desperately needed. The same Democrats who scream about "threats to democracy" are the ones fighting tooth and nail against the most basic election security measures.

Every American citizen deserves confidence that their vote counts and that elections are free, fair, and secure. Requiring identification to vote isn't racist – it's responsible governance that protects the fundamental right of every legal voter.

How long will Patriots tolerate this blatant hypocrisy from the radical left?

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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PatriotMike2024Verifiedjust now
The hypocrisy is absolutely STUNNING! They demand ID for everything else but somehow asking for it to vote is racist? Make it make sense!
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ConservativeCarolVerifiedjust now
Exactly! I need ID to buy cold medicine but not to choose our leaders? It's insane.
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CommonSenseConservativeVerifiedjust now
This perfectly illustrates how Democrats use the racism card when it's convenient for them. If requiring ID was truly racist, wouldn't they oppose it for ALL activities, not just voting?
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RedStateRealistVerifiedjust now
Bingo! It's selective outrage at its finest. They know voter ID would hurt their chances so they cry racism.
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TruthSeeker47Verifiedjust now
I live in NYC and can confirm this is 100% true. You need ID for literally everything here - picking up packages, entering city buildings, even some volunteer work. But somehow voter ID is where they draw the line?
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AmericaFirst_JaneVerifiedjust now
Wait, so you need ID to shovel snow but not to elect the President of the United States? How does that even begin to make logical sense?