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drray23

(7,587 posts)
Tue Jul 13, 2021, 09:43 PM Jul 2021

rep Clyburn seem pretty optimistic about converging on civil rights legislation

And getting Manchin and others to do a filibuster carve out for it. I am glad to hear that. I trust him implicitly and he has once again set in motion what might be the needed push to get it done.
ironically, Abbott may have helped by escalating the situation in Texas to the point that Texas dems had to leave the state. they are now in DC giving interviews, talking to legislators and adding even more pressure.
The president is also using his bully pulpit delivering a forceful speech on voting rights.
I really think all of this is going to yield results. So now is the time to support and get behind our democratic reps instead of berating them being impatient. I know it’s frustrating but we are witnessing history in motion.

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rep Clyburn seem pretty optimistic about converging on civil rights legislation (Original Post) drray23 Jul 2021 OP
Praying for our democracy. Donating to the Texas Dems in DC. And praying some more Murphyb849 Jul 2021 #1
K&R BootinUp Jul 2021 #2
Thx for posting...me too, trust congressman Clyburn totally PortTack Jul 2021 #3
I don't agree on him with everything, but he is 1,000% correct on this... ColinC Jul 2021 #4
Would a carve out for Constitutional issues need frazzled Jul 2021 #5

frazzled

(18,402 posts)
5. Would a carve out for Constitutional issues need
Tue Jul 13, 2021, 10:58 PM
Jul 2021

Parliamentarian approval? Or could Senate Democrats just change the rule themselves?

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