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Ruben Gallego, a Democrat, voted in favor of blocking non-US citizens from voting in local Washington D.C. elections, which was a shift from his previous stance 15 months ago when he opposed a similar bill. He stated that he believes voting is a fundamental right for US citizens and opposed any attempt to erode that right. Gallego’s recent vote has sparked a debate over his political leanings, with some suggesting that he is attempting to appeal to a more moderate voter base.
Ruben Gallego’s Moderate Stance Continues
On Thursday, Ruben Gallego continued his moderate political shift by voting against non-U.S. citizens participation in local Washington, D.C., elections. Gallego joined 52 Democrats and Republicans to reject the ordinance permitting D.C. residents to vote locally.
Interestingly, Gallego opposed a similar bill 15 months ago. Gallego stated that he believes voting is a fundamental right for U.S. citizens and will fight against any attempt to weaken that right. However, he also argued that Congress should not dictate how D.C. conducts its democratic elections.
Gallego Joins ‘Vindictive’ Majority
Gallego voted with the majority on Thursday. He stated his belief that only citizens should vote, leading to his support for the bill. Despite this, Kari Lake criticized Gallego for his change of stance.
Despite Lake’s criticism, the law allowing noncitizens to vote only came into effect this year. The Washington Post reports that 513 noncitizens have registered to vote out of approximately 530,000 registered voters.
Which Gallego Will Arizonans See?
The key question is: what kind of representative will Gallego be if elected? Will he lean towards his immigrant-friendly district or maintain a moderate stance? Lake’s recent polling suggests a tilt towards the latter. Gallego is indeed inviting moderates, which could be a positive shift for Arizona.
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