Sen. Manchin outlines policy demands on election legislation

[DonViejo]

Erin Doherty
Wed, June 16, 2021, 3:08 PM·1 min read

Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) outlined a list of policy demands on election legislation Wednesday, Politico reports, opening the door for potential compromise with his Democratic colleagues on their expansive election and anti-corruption bill.

Why it matters: Manchin is the only Democratic senator who has not signed on to the voting rights bill, which he has said is too partisan.

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Driving the news: Manchin outlined areas of support and additions to the For the People Act, the Democratic bill passed by the House in March.

The demands include banning partisan gerrymandering; requiring voter identification with new alternatives, such as a utility bill; mandating at least 15 consecutive days of early voting; and making Election Day a public holiday.

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[bearsfootball516]

1. Like it, but unless he's willing to adjust the filibuster, it's a meaningless gesture.

[OnDoutside]

2. I think it is implicit that he thinks that republicans should be able to

support his demands, ie putting it up to them.

[bearsfootball516]

3. He may believe that, but he's delusional if he thinks they'll vote to end gerrymandering.

Gerrymandering is literally the only thing preventing the Dems from holding the House for basically eternity.

The country has moved left enough that if districts were drawn fairly, it would be nearly impossible for the GOP to hold the House.

[OnDoutside]

5. Exactly, and I would go further, that Red State Dems like him would be wiped out unless S1 or

something close to it, goes through. I believe most of this is for show. I listened in to the Hoppy Kercheval show on https://wvmetronews.com/channel/ and it's more nuanced.

[Volaris]

4. I'm on board with all of those things, but the above poster is correct,

The Senate will never pass it with 60.

If all federal elections were ONLY funded via a national elections tax, would that qualify this bill for reconciliation, as it's budget-related?