Article 5JSRS American democracy is fighting for its life – and Republicans don’t care | Robert Reich

American democracy is fighting for its life – and Republicans don’t care | Robert Reich

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Robert Reich
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If Joe Manchin won't vote yes on the For the People Act, Biden needs to convince one Republican senator - and that's not going to happen

On Sunday, West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin announced in an op-ed in the Charleston Gazette-Mail that he opposes the For the People Act. He also opposes ending the filibuster.

An op-ed in the most prominent state newspaper is about as non-negotiable a position a senator can assert.

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