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8. She's speaking idealistically

Thu Jan 13, 2022, 02:54 PM

Jan 2022

And on that level I agree with her. We SHOULD be able to sit down and debate and get 10 Republicans to agree that protecting voting rights is important.

And I don't think McConnell will nuke it as soon as possible if the Dems don't do anything.
But if the Dems do kill it, there's nothing stopping the next Republican congress from outlawing abortion nationally, for example.

I'd like to see it changed, and I disagree with Sinema's position right now, but I completely understand the point she is trying to make - that the other side needs to step up and do their jobs and that trying to govern without them will only further the divisions in the country.

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Joe Manchin praises Kyrsten Sinema's refusal to tweak filibuster as voting rights bill stymied [View all] Polybius Jan 2022 OP

I wonder why I keep thinking about a special place in hell Irish_Dem Jan 2022 #1

That's a very Cha Jan 2022 #51

Yes I cleaned it up quite a bit for public consumption. Irish_Dem Jan 2022 #53

lol.. I know very well how Cha Jan 2022 #54

Joe Manchin is lying about Sinema's speech today, the same as the media. Everyone needs to listen to True Blue American Jan 2022 #2

I agree that she's for passing the bill Polybius Jan 2022 #3

Yes onecaliberal Jan 2022 #4

So she doesn't Rebl2 Jan 2022 #22

She understands perfectly. She just thinks her constituents are stupid. onecaliberal Jan 2022 #25

Exactly right. BeckyDem Jan 2022 #52

She's speaking idealistically AZSkiffyGeek Jan 2022 #8

In the real world the GOP is never going to step up. Joinfortmill Jan 2022 #35

It's hard to give a damn EndlessWire Jan 2022 #41

the world were repukes are actually responsible doesn't exist. Javaman Jan 2022 #48

They aren't going to end the filibuster just do a "carve out." PortTack Jan 2022 #11

They are not looking to end the filibuster just do a carve out and then go back to the Bev54 Jan 2022 #14

*'Pre-empting a presidential visit to the Capitol to meet privately with Democrats, elleng Jan 2022 #5

Foster growing division, is it? It is too late - I'd say the division is already irreparable. PatrickforB Jan 2022 #20

She favors passing it, but will not make necessary changes to the rules rpannier Jan 2022 #29

She's using the coward's way out BradAllison Jan 2022 #36

Why does this remind me of Joe Lieberman? gab13by13 Jan 2022 #6

Why did Schumer talk this strategy up if there had been no progress with Manchin and Sinema? brooklynite Jan 2022 #7

Can there be one of those weird late-night maneuvers that Schumer uses AZSkiffyGeek Jan 2022 #9

JMHO he holding te vote because it's one thing for a senator to stomp their feet and say no PortTack Jan 2022 #12

I keep reading about how she's doomed..... brooklynite Jan 2022 #13

I don't think the Dems in Ariz will ever forget her. Joinfortmill Jan 2022 #34

I hope they have a really good dem to primary her. Bev54 Jan 2022 #15

Me too Rebl2 Jan 2022 #23

I'm sure Justice Democrats will find a challenger... brooklynite Jan 2022 #37

Let me know when there are laws making it harder for wealthy white New Yorkers to vote. ForgoTheConsequence Jan 2022 #43

Well, Arizona has a longer early voting period than New York... brooklynite Jan 2022 #44

Nina Turner sez "It's time for Biden to gas up his jet" go to WV and AZ oasis Jan 2022 #50

I may be wrong but watching what is taking place True Blue American Jan 2022 #46

This seems to place Sinema and Manchin in opposition to democracy and Democratic? ShazamIam Jan 2022 #10

Post removed Post removed Jan 2022 #16

This is a game for them. n/t MontanaMama Jan 2022 #17

*%#% them both... 2naSalit Jan 2022 #18

Me too. Joinfortmill Jan 2022 #33

I have to confess a degree of personal disgust with both Manchin and Sinema. PatrickforB Jan 2022 #19

Totally agree. Joinfortmill Jan 2022 #32

But... Rob H. Jan 2022 #21

White Supremacy. Cobalt Violet Jan 2022 #24

Make them vote against the Voting Rights Act. Period. BlueIdaho Jan 2022 #26

I doubt that will work. Moebym Jan 2022 #27

Not if they really vote on Voting Rights kansasobama Jan 2022 #28

Do it anyway. They must stand by their miserable words. Joinfortmill Jan 2022 #31

You're assuming the rest of the Dems will line up for a lost cause vote. Calista241 Jan 2022 #39

No, I'm assuming doing something is better than doing nothing BlueIdaho Jan 2022 #49

That is what I have been saying, True Blue American Jan 2022 #47

These two are on the wrong side of history. Joinfortmill Jan 2022 #30

Two peas in the same oily pod. jcmaine72 Jan 2022 #38

Minority rule is a crime! pfitz59 Jan 2022 #40

senators are the only ones who have a right to vote Marthe48 Jan 2022 #42

modern day -" BONNEY & CLYDE " !! monkeyman1 Jan 2022 #45