Podcast Summary:

VINCE – “The Left Admitted They Want Illegals To Vote? (w/ Shawn Farash)”
Episode 224 | Host: Silverloch (Filling in for Vince Coglianese)
Date: February 12, 2026

Overview of the Episode

In this dynamic episode of the VINCE podcast, conservative commentator Shawn Farash fills in for Vince Coglianese to dissect the ongoing controversy surrounding illegal immigration, election integrity, and the passage of the “SAVE Act” in Congress. With Farash’s signature sarcastic wit and high energy, the discussion spotlights the left’s alleged shift in admitting illegal aliens vote in U.S. elections, critiques Democratic resistance to immigration enforcement at polling stations, and scrutinizes broader progressive policy contradictions. The episode traverses legal, cultural, and political territory while making several detours for memorable commentary and comic relief.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Alleged Admission: Illegal Voting by Non-Citizens

• The Four-Step Liberal Response Pattern (02:30–05:00)
  Farash frames a recurring strategy on the left regarding issues like illegal voting:

  1. “It’s not happening.”
  2. “It’s happening a little.”
  3. “It’s happening a lot.”
  4. “If you don’t like it, you’re a racist.”

• He uses this framework to criticize evolving Democratic talking points about illegal voting as Republicans present evidence.

• Example: Louisiana parish sheriff election where “even ten illegal ballots can alter an outcome,” highlighting Farash’s point that any illegitimate votes dilute every valid vote.

  “Even if one illegal alien votes in our election, all of us are victims of that.” (14:20)

2. SAVE Act and Voter ID: Critical Legislative Moves

• Description of the SAVE Act (05:10, 43:30–54:30)
  Recent passage in the House; headed to Senate. The bill aims to mandate proof of citizenship for federal elections.

• Current Senate Drama

  • Discussion around bringing back the “standing filibuster.”
  • Some GOP senators (e.g., John Thune) haven’t committed support, citing logistical and procedural concerns.
  • Mike Lee (UT) supports the move; Anna Paulina Luna made “premature assurances.”
  • Farash presses listeners to call their senators, especially John Barrasso and John Thune.

  “84% of Americans want voter ID... so why aren’t our representatives representing us?” (52:50)

• Contradiction on Sanctuary/Safe Zones:
  Democrats want to bar ICE from “sensitive locations” now including polling places. Farash asks, “If illegals aren’t voting, why would you need to keep ICE away from polling sites?”

  “If illegal aliens aren’t voting in our elections, it shouldn’t matter if ICE is at polling places. This, right here, is an admission.” (33:05)

3. Liberal Logic & Power Accumulation

• Farash asserts that the left prioritizes power over principles, bending rules or denying realities until it suits their agenda.
  • Likens Democratic tactics to “showing their asses to the world... there’s a full moon on display.” (11:44)
• Argues keeping illegal immigration numbers up is a power play for “consolidation” and future electoral influence.

4. Historical Analogy: Critical Race Theory Rollout

• Parallels CRT with Illegal Voting Denials (41:30)

  • Both issues followed the same “not happening, then okay, happening a little, then a lot, then you’re racist” cycle.
  • Reads excerpts from a 2021 NY State Education Department “diversity, equity, inclusion” mandate as an example of initial denial leading to statewide enforcement of contested policies.

  “They’re teaching these children that if you have darker skin, you are born at a disadvantage. It’s disgusting.” (44:00)

  • He claims such ideology is akin to brainwashing, using the rectangle/circle analogy for what students are conditioned to believe.

5. Left’s View on Voter ID

• Criticizes Barack Obama’s stance that voter ID “disenfranchises millions,” countering with daily-life analogies (buying alcohol, whipped cream in NY, etc.).

  “Are millions of Americans disenfranchised because they need ID to buy beer?” (08:27)
  “Imagine telling black Americans they can’t get an ID. That’s the soft bigotry of low expectations.” (38:22)

• Polling data cited: “84% of Americans, 71% of Democrats, 76% of black voters support voter ID.” (53:55)

6. Voter Fraud & Election Security Concerns

• Farash references the New York Times’ 2012 warnings about mail-in-ballot susceptibility to fraud—contrasted with the left’s current pro-mail-in stance now that Democrats benefit.

  “If illegals were voting Republican, the Democrats would be the ones demanding the Save Act.” (36:44)

7. ICE at Polling Places – A “Sanctuary” Admission

• Red State article cited: Democrats want ICE barred from enforcing immigration law at places like schools, places of worship, hospitals, and now, polling places.
• Farash frames this as implicit admission that illegal voting is occurring.

  “What is somebody who’s in the country illegally doing at a polling place?” (33:40)

Memorable Comic Relief & Quotes

On Irony and Leftist Reactions

• “The word ‘meltdown’ is a word that makes [liberals] go apoplectic... Just say, ‘Why are you melting down?’ and watch them go nuts.” (06:55)
• “The left loves to show their asses to the world. There’s a full moon on display every time.” (11:44)

On Politicians’ Competence

• “Joe Biden in that 60 Minutes interview said, and I quote, ‘I no more think of myself as being as old as I am than fly.’ …Nobody has been able to translate that for me to this day.” (18:00)
• “If you tell children they’re oppressed for 13 years straight, you’re creating victims... that’s the essence of brainwashing.” (44:38)

Comic Segment: Jerry Nadler Falls Asleep

(56:10–59:40)

• Farash plays a clip of Rep. Jerry Nadler allegedly falling asleep at a hearing:

  “Richard Attenborough here. You see the penguin in his natural habitat. Full hibernation.” (56:38)

• Jokes about “getting new windshield wipers” after Nancy Pelosi’s spit and brandishes “her teeth” on air for comedic effect.

Calls to Action & Audience Engagement

• Urges listeners to pressure their senators (esp. Thune & Barrasso) to support the SAVE Act and implement a standing filibuster; stresses civility:

  “Do not threaten, don’t cuss them out, as bad as you want to... Just participate in the process.” (55:15)

• Reminds the audience: “These people work for you. You’re their supervisor… They don’t represent themselves, they represent us.” (54:20)

• Pushes the “It’s your community, stupid” reframing for political conversations—focusing on public safety and personal well-being over abstract economic arguments. (58:07)

Notable Quotes & Timestamps

• “Even if one illegal alien votes in our election, all of us are victims of that.” (14:20)
• “If illegal aliens aren’t voting in our elections, it shouldn’t matter if ICE is at polling places. This, right here, is an admission.” (33:05)
• “Imagine telling black Americans they can’t get an ID. That’s the soft bigotry of low expectations.” (38:22)
• “They’re teaching these children that if you have darker skin, you are born at a disadvantage. It’s disgusting.” (44:00)
• “84% of Americans want voter ID... so why aren’t our representatives representing us?” (52:50)
• “These people work for you. You’re their supervisor… They don’t represent themselves, they represent us.” (54:20)
• “It’s your community, stupid.” (58:07)

Flow, Language, and Tone

• The episode is high-energy, sarcastic, and often comedic while remaining deeply critical of progressive policies.
• Farash utilizes a conversational, at times ranting style, injecting humor, analogies, and impressions.
• The language is intentionally provocative but also strives for audience engagement and activism rather than just complaint.

Summary Table of Key Timestamps

| Timestamp | Segment/Discussion | |------------|-----------------------------------------------------| | 02:30–05:00| Four-step liberal denial/acceptance pattern | | 11:44 | “Full moon on display”/Democrat tactics | | 14:20 | Dangers of any illegitimate vote | | 18:00 | “I no more think of myself as being as old as I am than fly.” (Biden quote) | | 33:05 | ICE enforcement at polling places = implicit admission | | 38:22 | “Soft bigotry of low expectations” | | 41:30 | CRT, brainwashing analogy | | 44:00 | “Born at a disadvantage” school mandate critique | | 52:50 | Voter ID – “84% of Americans” | | 54:20 | “They work for you.” | | 56:10–59:40| Jerry Nadler nap/laugh break | | 58:07 | “It’s your community, stupid.” |

Final Note

For listeners seeking sharp conservative critique, legislative analysis, and a blend of serious and humorous moments on the intersecting topics of elections and immigration, this episode delivers in full VINCE style. Farash’s language, political impressions, and persistent audience engagement present the right’s case for the SAVE Act and stricter voting integrity measures, while lampooning the opposition’s inconsistency and alleged hypocrisy.