Despite Sens. Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema reiterating their opposition to reforming the Senate filibuster rule this week, even for fundamental voting rights in order to save American democracy from the enemies of democracy, Republicans appear suddenly fearful that Democrats’ voting rights bills could pass. There is a sudden flurry of interest this week from … Read more
Oh, it’s on. The Hill reports, Schumer vows Senate rules change vote by Jan. 17 if GOP blocks voting rights: Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) said on Monday that he will force a vote by Jan. 17 on changing the Senate’s rules if Republicans again block voting rights legislation. “The fight for the ballot … Read more
In an editorial opinion ahead of the anniversary of the MAGA/QAnon seditious insurrection against the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, the New York Times writes, Every Day Is Jan. 6 Now: One year after the smoke and broken glass, the mock gallows and the very real bloodshed of that awful day, it is tempting … Read more
The U.S. Senate is scheduled to return to work the first week of January, a week earlier than the House. The Hill reports, Democrats set for showdown over filibuster, voting rights: Democrats are barreling toward a showdown over voting rights and changes to the Senate rules, after months of growing frustration from within the caucus. … Read more
Update to Sen. Sinema Is Gaslighting Arizona Students On Hunger Strike To Pass Voting Rights Legislation – She Remains Steadfast In Her Support For Senate Filibuster Rule. The Washington Post reports, Voting rights advocates hold hunger strike near White House: They tried to do this any other way. For months, they listened to Democrats talk … Read more