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MANCHIN ON DEMOCRAT THREATS: ‘Bring It On’

posted by Hannity Staff - 1.19.22

Despite numerous threats from members of his own party and a social media campaign of more than 700 attack ads, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) isn’t backing down on the filibuster fight.

“I’ve been primaried my entire life. That would not be anything new for me. … Bring it on,” Manchin told reporters.

Manchin insists he’s not changing his mind on the filibuster.

“The majority of my colleagues in the Democratic caucus have changed their minds. I respect that. They have a right to change their minds. I haven’t. I hope they respect that too. I’ve never changed my mind on the filibuster,” Manchin added.

According to The Hill, “Manchin argued [with] reporters that going to a simple majority for bills isn’t in step with the Senate’s history. Manchin asked questions and made a similar case in a closed-door Democratic caucus meeting on Tuesday, a source confirmed. Senate Democrats involved in the rules change disagree with him and have talked up previous rules changes as part of their pitch to him.”

“Manchin told reporters that “I love a talking filibuster,” but reiterated that he wouldn’t support getting rid of the supermajority requirement.”

“That’s never happened. That’s never happened in the history in our country,” Manchin said when asked about letting bills only need a simple majority to advance in the Senate.

 

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