{"id":1220751,"date":"2022-01-17T19:22:19","date_gmt":"2022-01-18T00:22:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1220751"},"modified":"2022-01-17T19:22:26","modified_gmt":"2022-01-18T00:22:26","slug":"hollywood-celebrities-use-mlk-day-to-push-democrats-dead-on-arrival-voting-bills-no-celebration-without-legislation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hollywood-celebrities-use-mlk-day-to-push-democrats-dead-on-arrival-voting-bills-no-celebration-without-legislation\/","title":{"rendered":"Hollywood Celebrities Use MLK Day to Push Democrats&#039; Dead-on-Arrival Voting Bills: &#039;No Celebration Without Legislation&#039;"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">30<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fhollywood-celebrities-use-mlk-day-to-push-democrats-dead-on-arrival-voting-bills-no-celebration-without-legislation%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1220751&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/bidencelebsmlkvoting1-640x335-1.jpg\" class=\"ff-og-image-inserted\" alt=\"image\" \/><\/div>\n<p class=\"subheading\">For the left, no holiday is off-limits for shameless political flacking. On Monday, Hollywood celebrities used Martin Luther King Day to push the Democrats\u2019 \u201cvoting rights\u201d bills that are designed to seize election oversight power from states and roll back measures including voter identification requirements.<\/p>\n<p>Stars including Mark Ruffalo, Alyssa Milano, Viola Davis, and even the rock group Pearl Jam seized on the holiday to urge fans to pressure their senators into supporting the various pieces of legislation, even though they are essentially dead in the water after Sens. Joe Manchin (D-WV) and&nbsp;Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) said they will oppose eliminating the filibuster.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"D-ROS-B1\" class=\"a8d\"><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"M-ROS-B1\" class=\"a8d\"><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"gmxrevmore\" class=\"H\"><\/figure>\n<p>Like many on the left, the stars are using a rhetorical trick that equates the so-called \u201cvoting rights\u201d bills to the&nbsp;Voting Rights Act of 1965. But the two aren\u2019t remotely similar except in name. While the latter was a landmark civil rights law that enfranchised minorities, the Democrats\u2019 present-day efforts amount to a partisan attempt to rig the game so that they never lose another election.<\/p>\n<p>Disney-Marvel\u2019s <em>Avengers<\/em> star Mark Ruffalo quoted Martin Luther King, Jr. while pushing for the elimination of the Senate filibuster.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Elected leaders are still using the filibuster, a racist Jim Crow relic, to obstruct the passage of voting rights legislation. History won\u2019t be kind to them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Enough, it\u2019s high time they <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/DeliverforVotingRights?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#DeliverforVotingRights<\/a>.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MLKLegacy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#MLKLegacy<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/wewantvotingrights?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#wewantvotingrights<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/FilibusterReform?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#FilibusterReform<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/NtJDWBFJTW\">pic.twitter.com\/NtJDWBFJTW<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MarkRuffalo\/status\/1483149055555428355?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 17, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<figure id=\"M-ROS-B2\" class=\"a8d\"><\/figure>\n<p>ABC\u2019s <em>Scandal<\/em> star Kerry Washington did the same.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CYy8Xl7F9h7\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Oscar-winner Viola Davis seconded Kerry Washington\u2019s plea.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Let&#8217;s honor Dr. King\u2019s legacy through our words, actions, and service today and everyday.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MLKDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#MLKDay<\/a> \ud83d\udd01<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/kerrywashington?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@kerrywashington<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/WpGx4TrfCd\">pic.twitter.com\/WpGx4TrfCd<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Viola Davis (@violadavis) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/violadavis\/status\/1483104911734755329?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 17, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><em>The Hunger Games&nbsp;<\/em>and&nbsp;<em>Charlie\u2019s Angles&nbsp;<\/em>star Elizabeth Banks posted a plea for her followers to to pressure Congress to \u201ctake action today.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">As we honor MLK for his voice during the Civil Rights movement and his fight for equality for all, we need to ensure his efforts are not diminished. Tell congress to protect your right to vote and take action today. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MLKDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#MLKDay<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/v6iboVPNYx\">https:\/\/t.co\/v6iboVPNYx<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/qp2LPvSU68\">pic.twitter.com\/qp2LPvSU68<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Elizabeth Banks (@ElizabethBanks) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ElizabethBanks\/status\/1483186373012058114?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 17, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<figure id=\"M-ROS-B3\" class=\"a8d adSo\"><\/figure>\n<p><em>The West Wing&nbsp;<\/em>alum Allison Janney promoted Michelle Obama\u2019s leftist When We All Vote voter nonprofit group to push Democrat legislation.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Call \ud83d\udcde today! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/VotingRights?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#VotingRights<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/weT9uwobAJ\">https:\/\/t.co\/weT9uwobAJ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Allison Janney (@AllisonBJanney) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AllisonBJanney\/status\/1483173529898029057?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 17, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<figure id=\"D-ROS-B2\" class=\"a8d\"><\/figure>\n<p>The rock group Pearl Jam used the holiday to promote a link to the left-wing group Deliver for Voting Rights.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">This <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MLKDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#MLKDay<\/a>, we will not accept empty promises in pursuit of Dr. King\u2019s dream. MLK Day is a day of service: Congress must serve our country through action.<\/p>\n<p>We are serving our communities by showing up for the right to vote. Join us: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/9zDx5oNOhe\">https:\/\/t.co\/9zDx5oNOhe<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/zDGbV7TBe8\">pic.twitter.com\/zDGbV7TBe8<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Pearl Jam (@PearlJam) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PearlJam\/status\/1483091806548017153?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 17, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Alysssa Milano, whose new Netflix movie recently dropped, posted a cleavage-filled video in which she urged her fans to \u201chonor\u201d MLK Jr.\u2019s legacy by haranguing their Senators about the filibuster.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"M-ROS-B4\" class=\"a8d adSo\"><\/figure>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">It\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MLKDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#MLKDay<\/a>. Honor his legacy with action. Call your senators and tell them you support reforming the filibuster to get the Voting Rights Act passed. Number: (202) 224-3121 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/pTMJqKCxF1\">pic.twitter.com\/pTMJqKCxF1<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Alyssa_Milano\/status\/1483115900924424194?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 17, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><em>Selma<\/em> director Ava DuVernay plugged her own movie as she promoted the Democrats\u2019 \u201cvoting rights\u201d legislation.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">SELMA is streaming on Apple, Hulu, YouTube and Amazon, with Peacock offering free viewing in honor of Dr. King\u2019s holiday.<\/p>\n<p>Voting rights for all continues to be under attack today. Demand the passing of Voting Rights legislation: 202-224-3121. Take action: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ENcie5YZof\">https:\/\/t.co\/ENcie5YZof<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/cX4s3Inwkw\">pic.twitter.com\/cX4s3Inwkw<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Ava DuVernay (@ava) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ava\/status\/1483124566922645506?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 17, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Acting sisters Patricia Arquette and Rosanna Arquette posted similar entreaties in which they used the holiday to promote Democratic legislation.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Doctor King changed the world and it is our duty to continue his work and ensure voting rights. \u2764\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MLK?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#MLK<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Respect?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Respect<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Gratitude?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Gratitude<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Love?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Love<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Dignity?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Dignity<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Patricia Arquette (@PattyArquette) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PattyArquette\/status\/1483106322409091072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 17, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Today We honor the life and legacy of the great Dr Martin Luther King as we continue our fight for voting rights for all .we shall overcome.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 \u270c\ud83c\udffcrosanna arquette (@RoArquette) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RoArquette\/status\/1483092348439457792?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 17, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>USA Network\u2019s <em>Covert Affairs<\/em> star Piper Perabo tweeted: \u201cNo celebration, without legislation.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">This <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MartinLutherKingDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#MartinLutherKingDay<\/a> no celebration, without legislation. <\/p>\n<p>Our right to vote is under attack and it is in SERIOUS danger. But you can do something about it! Something that will have a huge impact.&nbsp;\u2070\u2070Call your Senator! (202)-224-3121 and tell them to <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/PassVotingRightsNow?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#PassVotingRightsNow<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/LV5cHU5ksg\">pic.twitter.com\/LV5cHU5ksg<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Piper Perabo (@PiperPerabo) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PiperPerabo\/status\/1483086336131219460?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 17, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Actor Kirk Acevedo accused the right of passing \u201cdiscriminatory voting laws against people of color,\u201d without citing evidence.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">A lot of hypocrites in our government are gonna be quoting Dr.King today.<br \/>But they don\u2019t truly believe in what Dr King fought &amp; marched for. <\/p>\n<p>Instead they try to pass discriminatory voting laws against people of color.<\/p>\n<p>DON\u2019T LET THEM TAKE YOUR VOICE<\/p>\n<p>REGISTER 2 VOTE!<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MLKDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#MLKDay<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/JVzRkPTjX9\">pic.twitter.com\/JVzRkPTjX9<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 KID VICIOUS\ud83d\udd2a (@kirkacevedo) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/kirkacevedo\/status\/1483110287666417666?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 17, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><strong><em>Follow David <\/em><\/strong><strong><em>Ng on Twitter&nbsp;<a class=\"x5l\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HeyItsDavidNg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external\">@HeyItsDavidNg<\/a>. Have a tip? Contact me at&nbsp;<a class=\"c-link x5l\" href=\"mailto:dng@breitbart.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external\">dng@breitbart.com<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For the left, no holiday is off-limits for shameless political flacking. 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