Money quote: “That’s right. She [Sinema] and West Virginia senator Joe Manchin still think that the Republican Party – the party that lied about the 2020 election, gerrymandered congressional districts, and put in place laws that would overturn elections – that they must be asked for their permission for Democrats to take action to protect … Read more
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) told “Axios on HBO” that the “integrity of our democracy” is at stake without federal voting rights legislation, and the Senate must seriously consider filibuster reform if it can’t get 60 votes to pass it next year. Rep. Jeffries demands filibuster reform to pass voting rights bill. “It’s an open question … Read more
“The cynic knows the price of everything and the value of nothing.” – Oscar Wilde. Senator Joe Manchin is a cynical self-interested politician. He is trying to preserve his federal coal subsidies which make him wealthy, while at the same time denying American families, in particular America’s children, the basic assistance they need. And he … Read more
The Hill reports, Senate GOP blocks John Lewis voting rights bill: Republicans on Wednesday blocked the Senate from even starting debate on a voting rights bill named after the late Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.), marking the latest setback for Democrats in their push for new elections legislation. Senators voted 50-49 [not voting Rounds (R-SD)] on whether or … Read more
Axios reports that a Bipartisan group of senators announce compromise on voting rights bill: “A bipartisan group of senators on Tuesday announced a compromise on the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.” By bipartisan, they mean Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), who was always on board with the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Remember all … Read more