Here’s something I’ve noticed lately that has disturbed me. The GOP attacks on voter registration and voting rights are causing a fundamental shift in the way American politics work.

Remember a while back when we were talking about the GOP politician (I forget his name) who publicly stated that he only represents Republicans in his constituency and gives no shits about anyone else?

At first I thought it was ludicrous for him to say that but then I realized that Conservatives are tweaking the political machinations of this country in such a way that a Senator or Congressperson really does only need to support Republicans to stay in office because a lot of people on the other side won’t be able to vote.

Look at what we’ve seen since Barack Obama became President. Republicans have tripled their efforts to disenfranchise minority voters with ever more egregious and immoral tactics (look at what Brian Kemp is doing in GA right now). Gerrymandering, fewer open hours and polling places in Democratic strongholds. Incorrect dates, times and polling places on voter cards in democratic areas. Added restrictions (Voter ID) and ever more confusing requirements to get said ID or complete voter registration.

They’ve gotten away with it for years by putting barriers up a little bit at a time but the cumulative effect is growing and now under Trump they are emboldened to push the envelope as far as it will possibly go.

Russian interference notwithstanding the GOP continues stacking the deck more and more in their favor. Now they’ve got Kavanagh on the Supreme Court to uphold most of their voter suppression and voter ID laws.

Republicans are dangerously close to putting the finishing touches on a large scale voter disenfranchisement scheme designed to keep them in power in perpetuity.

Imagine how hard it would be to win a poker game where you’re playing with a regular deck and the other guy is using a deck made up entirely of Kings and Aces. That’s what those who believe in Democracy and the Democratic Process are up against right now.

Regardless of what happens in a months time, we’ve got to be thinking about 2020, 2022 and beyond. The Republicans will not stop going down this road. The only option is to fight back.