Controversy and Concerns Over Politicization and Undue Influence

A Closer Look

The Biden administration's executive order on voting rights, signed in March 2021, has sparked controversy and raised concerns about potential politicization of government agencies. Critics have dubbed it "BidenBucks," alleging that it weaponizes taxpayer-funded agencies to advance the president's and the Democratic Party's electoral goals.

The Daily Signal obtained records through Freedom of Information Act requests that shed light on the administration's efforts to implement the executive order. These records reveal extensive discussions between the White House, the Department of Agriculture (USDA), and left-leaning organizations, including labor unions and advocacy groups.

One such group, Demos, has been identified as a key player in the administration's voter mobilization efforts. Demos, associated with the progressive wing of the Democratic Party, has pushed policies like the Green New Deal and labor union agendas. Emails obtained by The Daily Signal show that Demos lobbied the USDA to play a role in "protecting and expanding democracy."

The records also reveal that the White House identified several "stakeholders" to help implement the executive order, including the United Food and Commercial Workers union and the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC). These groups have a history of advocating for Democratic Party policies and engaging in political activism.

The USDA's strategic plan for implementing the executive order includes voter registration initiatives at food and nutrition program sites, targeting beneficiaries of programs like WIC and SNAP. Critics argue that this could create a false impression that benefits are tied to voting, potentially coercing individuals into registering or voting for a particular party.

The involvement of left-leaning organizations and the focus on voter registration at government program sites raise concerns about the politicization of government agencies and the potential for undue influence on elections. The Biden administration's executive order on voting rights warrants further scrutiny and public debate to ensure that government resources are not being used for partisan purposes.