‘Do You Believe This Is Election Interference?’: Eli Crane Grills Experts On SBA Registering Voters

During a House Small Business Committee hearing on Tuesday, Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) questioned witnesses about the Small Business Administration's involvement in voter registration efforts in swing states.
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[@user-zr5xs7xm4y]

Isn't this also a conflict of interest? Government employees are not supposed to be involved in political campaigning per the Hatch Act.

[@CMS282]

Yes, exactly 💯

[@rjberes333]

The Democrats can break every rule and the book and you pop the hatch act

[@winterhorse290]

But they are dimorats, law does not apply.

[@ChevyJakson]

As long as they have the power, they will never hold themselves accountable when they try to gain more power. We The People are the ones that need to hold them accountable.

[@JescaML]

They don’t care about the laws and want to change them to their laws where everyone who doesn’t agree with their agenda are domestic terrorist.

[@Thelongmanable]

*_ALL FEDERAL AGENCIES SHOULD BE STOPPED THE AUDITED FOR WHAT THE "HELL ARE THET DOING"!!!_*

[@joepatriot363]

The REAK KICK IN THE A*S here is, we actually PAY for this.

[@r.harris2805]

Fed Agencies are EVIL!!!

[@youn8e]

#AUDIT the #FED

[@johndough2523]

Audited?!?!? They should face charges for TREASON

[@LOS-jh8tv]

Eli is becoming a GREAT Representative. But i 100% agree!!!! DO SOMETHING about this crap!

[@Halo3Matalix]

I thank him for his service in the military too.

[@georgewilson4245]

What is interesting is that all 2020 election fraud were committed by Republicans. REALLY?

[@xycap8351]

Republican Unipartists refuse to defund ANY of these electioninterference schemes

[@CarmieThompson]

It's called the DOJ but that's been weaponized by the Biden regime as well.

[@utah20gflyer76]

Don’t worry, a strongly worded letter is being written right now!

[@shaneb4923]

Eli Crane Is A True American Patriot!! Thank You For Your Service Good Sir.

[@ccbean1335]

Hatch Act violations….

[@gcbarre]

We can’t criticize Venezuela anymore, they are not doing such electoral interference in this industrial way.

[@kayakMike1000]

They are socialists. That's all the criticism Venezuela needs.

[@gcbarre]

@@kayakMike1000 You are a Democracy and have voted for the wars in the middle east and Ukraine, the destruction of so many countries, the mask and injection mandates, to have the borders open an stop being energy independent, what else have you voted about?

[@tommyroberts867]

They talk about it, but nothing is done

[@SunShineCreations1]

What can the House do to stop it? That's the problem with so many gov't agencies & UNelected bureaucrats.

[@lesliforrester9867]

@@SunShineCreations1 we keep getting told reps can't do anything but why can dems do everything ?

[@stephenieblakemore4754]

We are in a sad state of affairs..good solid investigation..hey look who is not on this committee..no badgering, calm quiet process.

[@tedosmond413]

because most of it is just a bs show to get people excited and emotional

[@WenBack]

They don’t have the majority.

[@pamelamarshal196]

WHY should our tax dollars pay for this???

[@Imn8pMan]

EXACTLY!! It and we shouldn't be funding a specific party without our consent

[@CMS282]

It's against the law or rules or whatever. They CAN'T do this at all!! This is what dems do they live and govern in half truths. I take that back. They live and govern in ZERO truths.

[@DAVIDMAINORD]

It should not

[@anjijack5392]

LMAO. Who else should be paying for it? Like, logistically, who and how would you strategically apply this tactically.

[@Imn8pMan]

@@anjijack5392 Its a conflict of interest for the current admin to use the small bus admin for the purpose of elections.

[@chrisburke624]

Eli Crane (Republic, Arizona - forner Navy SEAL) has been AMAZING throughout his first term! Asks the right questions. Points out the relevant things. Tries to hold politicians accountable. And doesn't shy away from calling out nonsense... Keep it up Eli! (Learned about you via Shawn Ryan Show)

[@CliffnDonChappellDuncan]

Too bad he didn't use his free education...

[@G2Precision]

@@CliffnDonChappellDuncan Romeo Echo Tango Alpha Romeo Delta

[@CliffnDonChappellDuncan]

@@G2Precision exactly, he's a total that!

[@bargeman100]

@@CliffnDonChappellDuncan Too bad your dad didn't pull out early.

[@CliffnDonChappellDuncan]

@@bargeman100 Happy Pride!

[@rwefree9469]

I thought that using government/taxpayers money for campaign activities was illegal. Guess not.

[@sonyareyes1732]

This is criminal.

[@ricknelson4764]

Stop this crap now!

[@felicitysoul7605]

I do not want my taxes to pay for this

[@chrislogan4280]

There shouldn't be any taxes 😕 there is no war, tax came to be due to war times. The government kept it in place ever since

[@TC-qd1zw]

We’ll vote out the crud out the people put there. Get what you want.

[@jara8653]

The same pattern in last four years. Nobody in the gov is responsible.

[@grassfireu]

It is a lot more than four years. This has been going on my entire lifetime ....

[@VincentWolfheart]

​@@grassfireuIt has been going on a long time but it has never been this blatantly corrupt out in the open

[@grassfireu]

@@VincentWolfheart May I submit this is all a part of the "apocalypse." I'm talking about the actual meaning of that word, not the American Hollywood version. The veil is indeed lifting. Too slowly for me, but I'm on God's time. edit: I forgot to say that you're right and I agree, VWheart. Good luck out there.

[@DvP779]

Tyranny is upon us !

[@DvP779]

Mr. Crane Thank you Sir !

[@georgewilson4245]

2024 election will be about electing a President or Dictator. aka Democracy vs Neo-Nazism.

[@KH-rt3ef]

Tyranny, treason, misrepresentation, misinformation; Biden should be removed from office before November/January, his incompetence is too damaging. He’s shameless, crooked and dirty.

[@InnocentAquaticWhale-gd7oy]

Voter ID Voting only

[@monotech20.14]

Voter ID doesn't stop illegal voters. You don't know what you are talking about.

[@reneesmith1339]

I always thought it was law to show your id when voting until recently. Makes no sense UNLESS YOU'RE LYING, CHEATING OR BEING PAID!

[@kellib9314]

I'm in Michigan and I do need to show ID to vote

[@TheLastSaneAmerican]

@@kellib9314I wish you were correct as Michigan had some videos showing people ballot stuffing which we need to sharply curtail but, unfortunately: “You do not need an ID to vote in Michigan. If you have a photo ID with you when you go to vote, you must show it. If you do not have a photo ID, or do not have one with you, you may sign an AFFIDAVIT OF VOTER NOT IN POSSESSION OF PICTURE IDENTIFICATION and vote a regular ballot that will be counted on Election Day.” While I hate this system it would solve a lot if ballots were physical only and required an inked thumb print on them…. Like is required for certain banking transactions.

[@monotech20.14]

@@kellib9314 Maybe you should into why Republicans are actually pushing for voter id.

[@KMB23231]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't elections and voter rolls to be kept up with each individual state? The feds need to keep their goons at bay & stop interfering.

[@joycesalzman1430]

Good for you Eli Crane !!

[@MercNov2011]

Same as last time why Joke Bribe’em sits back and does nothing cos he knows all the corruption will make him ‘win’

[@blueflame0003]

Weaponization is the democrat playbook 😮😮

[@georgewilson4245]

Every Republican accusation is a self confession. Think about it.

[@WenBack]

@@georgewilson4245…open your ears.

[@blueflame0003]

😂😂😂😂

[@debraolson7553]

​@@georgewilson4245🐴💩💩💩

[@tinaarko6625]

@georgewilson4245 How are you a democract and know absolutely nothing about the democract playbook, Rules for Radicals? Written by Saul Alinsky, who dedicated it to lucifer. It's one of the rules. Blame your opponents of what you in fact, are guilty of. It muddies the waters. Democracts do that all of the time. It's just one of several tactics they have. Pelosi told us all about the wrap-up smear they use. Make something up, tell it to the media, who then report on it as true. Then, they can point to the news they made. The absolute irony of your comment is hilarious.

[@patburton3853]

God bless this man for soesking truth

[@MarkM-yi5xu]

Enemies at the gate,hell they are already inside the gates...

[@thomascope2119]

Good job Eli.

[@felicitysoul7605]

How can we stop this its unconstitutional???

[@davidparker4721]

Insurance for my small business went from 5k a yr to 11k a yr.

[@KH-rt3ef]

They’re destroying this country from within. Raising interest rates to stabilize inflation? More like turning the citizenry into indentured servants.

[@jimmieclark4638]

We the people shouldn’t be having our tax payers dollars on this .

[@reefratsclark5404]

Omg what a circus

[@hunterjones9822]

Get'em Eli!

[@johnrutland5663]

if you don't believe this is interference , your a slow earner !!!!!!

[@josephbrandon549]

*you're. You are right, though.

[@richardfox6595]

@@josephbrandon549 Probably a learner as well as an earner, slow on both counts

[@whatthehell2592]

Or just a Democrat.

[@kelliya9818]

gaslighting?

[@anjijack5392]

​@@kelliya9818No. Cognitive dissonance for those who don't "see" it.

[@jameslovett2802]

But could somebody please tell me how are we going to stop it ??

[@FRECKLEFACEBLACKWOMAN]

Vote for Trump.

[@commentsedited]

With lead!

[@jameslovett2802]

@@commentsedited my thoughts exactly I just didn't want to use that word

[@sandrarufus8198]

@@FRECKLEFACEBLACKWOMAN Vote For trump Is A Vote For Putin!!!

[@tracyvh74]

@@sandrarufus8198 haha.. NCP

[@bunangst8415]

They think we are too stupid to fight back?

[@luisnaranjo4745]

Talk talking talky talk!!! I'm surprised the damn building doesn't lift off from the amount of hot air being exhausted out of their mouths!!

[@Ben-op42o]

Democracy is only a catchphrase.

[@mrs.calabash2436]

It's time to do something about it!

[@r.harris2805]

YES ITS ELECTION INTERFERENCE!!

[@keithroelofse2837]

Mules and more mules must be stopped

[@2vcrew782]

Id be willing to bet they have a hand in my state of Pennsylvania. Trump 2024!

[@mrs.calabash2436]

Absoulutly it's interference.

[@darktimesatrockymountainhi4046]

Unbelievable that this witness would talk about this as if it is some kind of public good or service. Tells you everything you need to know.

[@dixoncider3396]

Stop paying taxes now.......

[@rd2dab]

new video out of Nancy P in the back of a car where she admits that she takes full responsibility for Jan 6. Her words

[@user-ub4sj9eg1l]

Luv this guy

[@michaelsparks6084]

Why aren’t the creators of these schemes being indicted? They need to be held accountable!

[@shannoncimoli8771]

My uncle was killed in a logging accident when I was 8 yo my Papa found him under the tree where he was killed. My grandparents ran the logging company and they viewed all of their employees as part of our family. This woman truly pisses me off by her lack of compassion to these hard working people. Old trees in drought areas work as tinder to forest fires and if the loggers are not able To take out these trees then it causes more damage to the forest as well to loss of life for the fire fighters, and communities near these forests.

[@donburris2080]

Don't just talk about this, do something before the election.

[@DonnaHilt]

Republicans can't do much because Democrats have a majority in the senate.

[@returnedfrompanama]

The RNC should file the lawsuits now!

[@sandrarufus8198]

A Lawsuit For What READON???

[@returnedfrompanama]

@@sandrarufus8198 For election interference. That’s a nice way of saying for cheating. The Democrats’ MO.

[@soulpatchjackson3076]

@@sandrarufus8198 300 thousand vote in GA. Just found. Not real... that's why?

[@debraolson7553]

​@@sandrarufus8198Are you kidding!?😂🤣🤣

[@sandrarufus8198]

@@debraolson7553 Kidding, About What???

[@humbledone6382]

This is Barack’s plan ripped from his mentors playbook Rules for Radicals.

[@pamelascruggs3531]

Election Interference plus some.

[@WhoWhatWhenandWhy]

Wow, find out where all those centers are and investigate!

[@sandrarufus8198]

There Has Been Various Placing To Register To Vote, Since The George Washington, Time!!! Investigate What EXACTLY??? Registration Is OPEN To Any U.S. Citizen Old Enough To VOTE!!! WISE UP!!!

[@logikbomb1071]

"We're not buying any of it." hahahaha "Yeah, you are." Congress writes the checks for it. STOP FUNDING IT and it will stop.

[@bargeman100]

Do people really need that much help registering to vote? I just signed up for Medicare online. It was fairly easy. Is registering to vote that difficult?

[@AnthonyCrier-ck9qj]

Our Texas governor Greg Abbott of the great 😃👍 Red ♥️🍒 Republican state of Texas is the greatest governor that Texas ever had in the history of Time thanks 🙏👍 governor for keeping us safe you the best America vote red ♥️🍒 for 👑 King President Donald j Trump to save America

[@FreerunningGamer]

The pendulum better be sharpened thoroughly. Otherwise it won't cut through everything it needs to.

[@samsiryani9023]

The LEGEND Eli, a true patriot.

[@glennrishton5679]

I have never agreed with the idea that everyone should vote. A person who makes the effort to register to vote is demonstrating an interest in voting so more apt to be informed to some degree. Democrats dont want informed voters so they want to sign up numbers in areas they think will most likely vote their way

[@blackbetty-id1zo]

Love and respect for my representative ELI CRANE!! I voted for this amazing special ops Hero! He should be POTUS after Trump 💓🇺🇸

[@user-tf2ve8uh6p]

Get them liars ELI !!! Thanks for your Naval service as well as this NOW also !!!!! Your a Born leader😊

[@NorthGeorgiaMountains]

How does this happen?

[@phoenixgirl9467]

The SBA has no business registering voters!! The SBA's sole purpose is to educate and assist small husiness owners. the DMV is who handles voter registration in every county in America!!

[@gracechapel2464]

When you apply for food stamps in NC you are asked if you want to register to vote. Why?

[@PresidentNotSoSure]

Enemies in the gates

[@ezguy91701]

I live in California and as long as we have mail in ballots, I will always question the outcome of every election. We have unions harvesting ballots, dead people voting and people out of state voting. When I got drafted in 1969 I had to show up in person, show identification and give almost 3 years of my life to this great country. The idea a person can't do the same for just half an hour is demeaning.

[@charlesnash2748]

Is this an effort to register people who aren't legally eligible to vote? Remember, to a democrat any vote, even if it is an illegal vote, is just fine.

[@dakotared3282]

I think its We the People that have to hold our government accoutable!!!

[@commentsedited]

Democratic judge, jury, prosecutor and state. Not at all. It's fair enough..

[@captureitlive]

Why does Congress ask questions to which they already know the answer to ?

[@danielleo2370]

I wonder if these people would feel the same about this tactic if it was a conservative organization that was doing this exact thing.

[@jameshoward903]

The AG in ALL the state where this election interference is taking place should file federal charges against the people organizing this crap. Treat them the same as they treat Trump

[@MrDaveadams]

The fix is in .

[@brentdykgraaf184]

Is this legal?... does not seem right.!

[@socialnetworking4782]

When i was going to miad in Milwaukee, they had a registration table right outside the front entrance. Its an art school i was one of like 4 conservatives at this 900 student school. Its a private school. This shit is nuts.

[@LanceThompsonKssooner]

If Democrats peacefully turn themselves in to face their charges, there will be no escalation.

[@user-or4fc9xc8w]

Yes

[@Aquila-sz8pl]

Wow!

[@Couldnt_let_J.Marston_die]

We've gotta make it to big to rig. Trump 2024 🇺🇲🦅🇺🇲🫡

[@SaraGooden-hf8nk]

Yessssssssssssss

[@pamelascruggs3531]

Yes absolutely 😮

[@brickhouse5077]

Why isn't this on every channel . No corruption , what a joke.

[@michaelkrzyzaniak1045]

That's a violation of the hatch act if they are traveling and doing all of that

[@stewartsmith1947]

NADA will happen 1 NADA We know the drill ! We see it every week of the year !

[@faustman1000]

These other agencies should NOT be registering people in heavily Democrat communities.

[@spacekrebel2331]

Unbelievable

[@edwhite7457]

Democrats will do whatever it takes, no matter how illegal, questionable or immoral.

[@IdahoRanchGirl]

I love this guy!

[@user-di9nm1lu5l]

Nice to see them accomplishing something for a change

[@ronnyvonallmen6892]

“CHEAT TO WIN!”…

[@blee30]

Why are they using my tax dollars to do this?

[@johndough2523]

The ENTIRE DEMOCRAT PARTY should face charges for TREASON

[@melissadavis9591]

All these hearings and no body held responsible..why?

[@maxinemcelroy8902]

Michigan is a Muslim state 😢 Several cities have completely taken over the entire cities including the government 😮

[@jameslovett2802]

But once again what can be done about this They have taken over the election system

[@sandrarufus8198]

You Have A Problem With, MUSLIMS???

[@rwefree9469]

Several? Please name them.

[@maxinemcelroy8902]

@rwefree9469 I'm sure you're younger than I am, in your search bar type in us cities taken over by Islam

[@rwefree9469]

@@maxinemcelroy8902It’s your statement. Show us the facts.

[@user-td1fi6vu2t]

Because we have created a special driver's license to board a plane or cross into Canada, why can't we create a mark of some kind on your driver's license to denote citizenship. No one walks around with their birth certificate, but some illegal immigrants have drivers licenses.

[@rickheagerty9373]

Seems like I caught a piece

[@ralphcalhoun3415]

This is wrong!

[@crewdawg16]

I’ve seen first hand ASU students walking around downtown phoenix registering people to vote

[@dougg1075]

We are done

[@rebelchaser]

Isn’t this illegal campaign contributions?

[@dienar3717]

It sounds very 'African dictatorship' like!

[@uhhuh450]

Ya totally missed where he said to "benefit the biden administration "

[@jimmieclark4638]

So tax payer are paying them to work against the people

[@michaelroberts7770]

The Peoples Democratic Republic of the America's... The worlds largest Banana Republic, stretching From Maine to Venezuella... Will we someday witness an ex President in Exile?