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20. moscow mitch has already said he won't support it.

Reply to StarfishSaver (Original post)

Thu Jun 17, 2021, 08:33 PM

Jun 2021

And, even if some republicans ignore moscow mitch and vote for it, it won't be enough without eliminating the filibuster. In other words, I don't see ten republican senators voting for this.

Unfortunately, in our minority-ruled country, manchin's 0.5% has veto power over everything.

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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