This month, the Supreme Court decided to block President Donald Trump’s initiative concerning mail-in ballot security regulations for the U.S. Postal Service.
Honestly, I find that ruling quite perplexing—like, who wouldn’t want to make our elections more secure? While this isn’t the final word on the issue, there’s not much we can do at this point. However, I do think we can use mail-in voting strategically to balance the historical edge it’s given to Democrats over the years.
I’ve been talking about this for a long time. Personally, I’m not a fan of mail-in voting. I think it should be phased out, but it would be short-sighted to ignore it while it’s still in play. I guess I’d describe my approach as pragmatic, maybe even Machiavellian. It’s just not wise to intentionally put ourselves at a disadvantage out of some misguided sense of morality.
Our opponents are leveraging this tactic every election cycle, and it’s legal, so turning a blind eye is just, well, political posturing, and it’s costing us elections year after year.
We’re witnessing the political and social ramifications firsthand, and honestly, it’s been really tough for dedicated Americans.
So here’s what I propose:
First, every Republican should fully embrace mail-in voting, especially targeting voters who typically don’t show up on election day. We need to mobilize our base, really get vocal and coordinated. Education is key—voters need to be informed about the issues and understand what’s truly at stake. We should inspire them to go to the polls and utilize mail-in voting to reach those who might otherwise stay home.
This could really turn the tide.
Republicans are usually more effective with in-person voting, which is why we often see a surge on election day. In contrast, Democrats tend to see a boost from mail-in ballots in the days or weeks that follow. Now, I don’t want to be naive here; this isn’t just about legitimate votes—we’ve seen plenty of documented cases of voter fraud involving mail-in ballots. It’s not just hypothetical it’s real, and it has led to convictions. But that’s a discussion for another time. Yes, it’s an issue we need to tackle, but right now, we have elections to win.
Our focus has to be on securing victories—both in the midterms and smaller elections across all levels of government.
I’ve frequently outlined a plan for accomplishing this in my book and through various articles. We need to organize to drive voters to the polls. This means having conversations with friends, family, and our communities—both in person and on social media—about the candidates and issues. They should clearly see the distinctions between our candidates and understand what’s at stake if Democrats secure wins. But we can’t stop there—this is where Republicans often fall short, and it’s contributing to our defeats.
The missing link is organizing.
From that standpoint, we’ve got to keep in touch with our networks. Life is busy, and it’s easy to get sidetracked. Even the most well-meaning people might plan to vote but then encounter unexpected hurdles—a family issue, work emergencies, or just overbooked schedules. Whatever the reason, these challenges can keep them from voting, especially if they feel the odds are against us. So, we need to make voting as easy as possible.
This might involve regular check-ins leading up to the election to see if they’re still planning to vote or even arranging carpools to make it easier for them. But what’s crucial, especially in light of the recent Supreme Court ruling, is assisting fellow Republicans with requesting and obtaining mail-in ballots. You could even help them understand their ballots to simplify the process.
This is what Democrats are doing, and we need to step up our game to match or surpass their efforts if we want a chance at winning.
