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Bettie

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6. The big reason that incrementalism is OK here

Reply to StarfishSaver (Reply #5)

Thu Jun 17, 2021, 06:54 PM

Jun 2021

is that gerrymandering is on the list.

That is, in my opinion (which is worth practically nothing), is the single most important piece, because it has the biggest impact.

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A simple guide to Manchin's voting rights proposal [View all] StarfishSaver Jun 2021 OP

Ms. Adams' Support Settles It For Me The Magistrate Jun 2021 #1

I have made no secret how I feel about Manchin Bettie Jun 2021 #2

First steps are important StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #5

The big reason that incrementalism is OK here Bettie Jun 2021 #6

Almost every important civil rights gain was an incremental step StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #8

The gerrymandering ban is a must have for Dems and a must kill for Repubs. LonePirate Jun 2021 #11

Ya un-gerrymandering the congressional districts will be most welcome. Volaris Jun 2021 #31

I honestly don't give him credit for shit. HUAJIAO Jun 2021 #9

What's your plan? StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #18

If Stacey Abrams is okay with it am too. nycbos Jun 2021 #3

Actually, it looks like a pretty good start to me. Buns_of_Fire Jun 2021 #4

Then of what use is it? HUAJIAO Jun 2021 #10

Show the middle that dems are trying? Give Manchin some real cover to vote dem ways uponit7771 Jun 2021 #14

It's a basis for negotiation. *IF* MM & Company feel like negotiating. Buns_of_Fire Jun 2021 #17

Great start! Mike Nelson Jun 2021 #7

Thank you for that. nt Atticus Jun 2021 #12

This is a good summary mcar Jun 2021 #13

Show me the 60 votes... Thunderbeast Jun 2021 #15

OK StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #16

Don't get me wrong.... Thunderbeast Jun 2021 #19

moscow mitch has already said he won't support it. PSPS Jun 2021 #20

Poor people move a lot, we need same day registration questionseverything Jun 2021 #21

Yes, we do need those things StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #22

Specifically about automatic registration at dmv questionseverything Jun 2021 #23

You are mistaken StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #24

This message was self-deleted by its author questionseverything Jun 2021 #25

I said , they already allow which is true questionseverything Jun 2021 #26

You are still wrong. StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #28

half a ham sandwich is better than starving to death Takket Jun 2021 #27

For this thread LetMyPeopleVote Jun 2021 #29

Does Joe Manchin's voting rights proposal prohibit state legislatures redraider1974 Jun 2021 #30

Why not just read the proposal that's been posted here a couple of times? StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #32