Manu Raju

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He said that voting rights is a "bedrock of our democracy" and said to pass the Dems' bill: "We're hoping if we do something, I would think that – I still have optimism that my Republican friends will look at things that make sense to them too.” — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Jan. 4, 2022

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Leaving Schumer’s office after a meeting on Senate rules, Sen. Joe Manchin suggested he’s open to some modest rules changes. But he doesn't want to invoke nuclear option to do it. “I think the filibuster needs to stay in place, any way shape or form that we can do it,” he said. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Jan. 4, 2022

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Manchin open to some modest changes. Rather than 60-vote requirement to overcome filibuster, he’s open to requiring making it three-fifths of those present, meaning if there are absences the threshold would be reduced. Also open to removing cloture on motion to proceed to bill — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Jan. 4, 2022