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In reply to the discussion: Supreme Court blocks workplace vaccine requirements, allows requirement for health-care workers [View all]Metaphorical
(2,578 posts)Historically (and even with this court) they have chosen from taking positions regarding state vs. federal election rights, largely at the behest of Justice Roberts. Significantly, Kavenough sided with Roberts on both the company and health care mandates, and historically he's been siding with Roberts on a pretty regular basis. even when in opposition to the conservative bench.
Personally, I think it's a tactical mistake for Biden to be trying to push Voting Rights at this stage. His majority in both houses is just too slim, and he can't afford to alienate both Manchin and Sinema. On the other hand, I think Sinema is more likely to defect to the Republicans than Manchin, but I also think that if she did Lisa Murkowski would go independent and caucus with the Democrats.