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FBaggins

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7. As did the Democrats

Reply to Funtatlaguy (Reply #4)

Thu Jul 15, 2021, 06:48 PM

Jul 2021

Manchin opposed both changes.

He’s made pretty clear that he would support some filibuster reforms if they came up for a vote… but would not support a “nuclear option” to force that vote.

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Is Manchin ALSO against a filibuster carve out for Voting Rights. [View all] Funtatlaguy Jul 2021 OP

I think he's against the carveout... Hope I'm wrong. secondwind Jul 2021 #1

If that is true, we are royally screwed for 2022. Funtatlaguy Jul 2021 #3

We are not royally screwed. CrackityJones75 Jul 2021 #12

He's against any modifications tot the current law whatsoever. Calista241 Jul 2021 #2

But didn't the GOP already do that for Judges. Funtatlaguy Jul 2021 #4

As did the Democrats FBaggins Jul 2021 #7

That is false. See my post below. Nt Fiendish Thingy Jul 2021 #6

They will do whatever they want if they come back to power. Did it for the judges, will do it again PortTack Jul 2021 #9

They'll do it anyway ... and if the voting rights bill passes they may never get the chance Fullduplexxx Jul 2021 #11

He is on record supporting a modification to the rule Fiendish Thingy Jul 2021 #5

Covered on the Last Word last night..when asked, he didn't say no. O'Donnell took that as a + PortTack Jul 2021 #10

Manchin is a member of ALEC Champion Jack Jul 2021 #8