GOP Shifts Focus as Trump-Backed Voter ID Bill Heads for Certain Defeat in Senate

Senate Republicans are shifting focus away from their failed attempt to pass voter ID legislation as Trump-backed SAVE Act heads for defeat, instead trying to pin the blame on Senate Democrats who oppose the bill. The move is seen as a strategic attempt to distance themselves from the legislation's failure. As the bill is expected to not advance, Senate Majority Leader John Thune plans to continue pushing for other voting rights reforms. However, this shift in strategy indicates that Republicans are re-evaluating their approach to voting reform in the wake of the SAVE Act's demise.