Continued Republican Abuse Of Filibuster Begins To Change Minds On Reform In Senate - Rachel Maddow

[Rhiannon12866]

Senator Angus King, who had previous voiced opposition to getting rid of the Senate filibuster rule, talks with Rachel Maddow about how Republican abuse of the rule to block everything without even any debate, even on matters critical to the health of democracy in the United States, is changing his perspective on reforming the filibuster. Aired on 10/20/2021.

[True Blue American]

1. This seems to be what Chuck Schumer is heading for

On the voting rights bill. Both Reid and McConnell used it to appoint Judges.

Republicans have never been reasonable about anything that means progress for the average American. Going all the way back to FDR. They fought him every step of the way. This is not a new thing,except Mitch seems to be the most evil but there have been others.

[Rhiannon12866]

3. And what Rachel said was that the bill contains a lot that Republicans support

But, like ordinary voters, it looks like Senate Republicans are going to vote against their own interests!

[True Blue American]

5. It was Manchin's

Bill he worked out with Republicans. They still voted no.

Schumer is bringing up the Lewis bill next week.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4/text

[Kablooie]

2. But Manchin will prevent it won't he?

Probably Sinema too.
They are clearly working for the dark side and probably will both leave politics after this with extremely rich and cushy jobs given them by Republican apparatchiks.
Well rewarded for destroying absolutely everything Democrats want to do to preserve our country and the continuation of human race.

[Rhiannon12866]

4. And here is Senator King's speech before the Senate, important background

Parts of his speech were included in Rachel's show, but the TRMS video only includes the interview:

Angus King Makes The Case For Democrats' Voting Rights Legislation
https://www.democraticunderground.com/1017688534

[bucolic_frolic]

6. There is not a clear choice, or a good choice

The only outcome where we squeak through is to hold the House or Senate in 2022 and one of them in 2024. That would give time for the mood of the country to change.

I doubt all the GOP gerrymandering and voter suppression will succeed to the extent they'd like. The issue is too widely known now, voters may reject 1/3 of their initiatives by electing Democrats.