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Real ID Issues

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Real ID Issues

Posted on May 8, 2025 by dmartignetti

Matt Gagnon discusses the challenges of obtaining a REAL ID, noting his upcoming flights in June, July, August, and October. He mentions his passport, which expires in 2027. Matt shares a past issue with TSA Precheck and the inconvenience of long lines. The conversation shifts to the proposed voter ID referendum question in Maine, which Matt criticizes for its misleading and lengthy wording, suggesting it was designed to sway public opinion against voter ID.

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