Harris campaign ID requirement at Arizona rally draws calls of hypocrisy – Washington Examiner
The article discusses the controversy surrounding a recent rally held in Phoenix, Arizona, for Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota. Attendees were required to present identification to gain entry to the event, which has sparked accusations of hypocrisy. Critics argue that the ID requirement contrasts with the Harris campaign’s previous stance on voter ID laws. The article highlights the details of the rally as shared by the Harris campaign in an email announcement.
Harris campaign ID requirement at Arizona rally draws calls of hypocrisy
Attendees were required to show an ID last week at a rally in Phoenix, Arizona, for Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN), in order to gain admission into the event.
The Harris campaign sent an email Thursday announcing details of the rally, such as the location, Desert Diamond Arena, 15 miles northwest of downtown Phoenix. Attendees would be admitted between 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., but they needed to present a government-issued photo ID, according to KTAR.
Harris has consistently opposed laws requiring voters to present an ID before voting, citing in 2020 historical examples of voter ID laws having undertones of sexism and racism. While the requirement of identification at rallies is not uncommon, it has led several conservative commentators to accuse her of hypocrisy.
“Voter ID is racist, but you can’t get into a Kamala rally without ID,” actor Kevin Sorbo wrote to his more than 2 million followers.
“You need photo ID to get into an invite-only Kamala Harris event, but not to vote?” columnist Ian Haworth added.
The Washington Examiner reached out to the Harris campaign for comment.
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