So galling: In much of the media coverage of the Dem failure to pass democracy protections, lockstep GOP opposition has been simply erased as a factor in what's happening, even as Republicans continue to actively restrict voting in many states.
— Greg Sargent (@ThePlumLineGS) January 17, 2022
Reupping this: https://t.co/MMm2VpqGoI
Excellent point. Republicans have abdicated their responsibility and get a free ride https://t.co/nKi655RNLJ
— Harris Levy (@HarrisL585) January 14, 2022
Completely agree with this. I don't fault Biden for the unrelenting Republican obstructionism. There aren't 10 Republican moderates in the Senate that would join with Democrats to pass legislation that could not be filibustered. https://t.co/Ydzif3etq8
— Harris Levy (@HarrisL585) January 17, 2022
You should note that it's also been undercut by Republican unwillingness to stop red state efforts to restrict voting rights. I'm tired of seeing the GOP get a free pass and having all the focus on Manchin and Sinema.
— Harris Levy (@HarrisL585) January 17, 2022
Being furious at Manchin & Sinema distracts from the truth that we can’t even pretend to have a hope of pressuring a single Republican to vote for voting rights reform. Not even the “moderate” ones. The entire party is a lost cause when it comes to saving democracy.
— Amanda Litman (@amandalitman) January 14, 2022
The voting rights act reauthorization used to be bipartisan. So while Sinema may argue that Dem leadership did not do enough to forge consensus, Republicans have also moved away from the consensus too. https://t.co/asvyLyzc63
— Sam Stein (@samstein) January 13, 2022
Your periodic reminder that:
— Angry Staffer (@Angry_Staffer) January 13, 2022
1. Congressional negotiations are always annoying
2. It’s asinine to blame Biden for two pain in the ass Senators when all 50 Republicans are refusing to do their jobs
3. This isn’t over yet
Altho Manchin & Sinema appear to remain opposed to changing the filibuster, don’t divert your attention from the fact that not a single GOP Senator is willing to vote FOR voting rights. Democrats remain united on the importance of protecting our elections.
— Joyce Alene (@JoyceWhiteVance) January 18, 2022
Sad! 