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Democrats Search for Ways to Excite Base and Address Restless Lawmakers
07:36 - 12:49 (05:13)
A coalition of voting rights groups in Georgia plan to boycott President Biden's speech to show their investment in voting rights and push the Democratic Party to prioritize the issue in a midterm election that many believe they are not well-positioned for.
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Democrats are seeking ways to energize their base and satisfy restless lawmakers in the face of a challenging midterm election.
07:36 - 11:10 (03:34)
Summary
Democrats are seeking ways to energize their base and satisfy restless lawmakers in the face of a challenging midterm election. They are investing in voting rights to make a statement and push the party forward.
ChapterDemocrats Search for Ways to Excite Base and Address Restless Lawmakers
EpisodeA Last-Gasp Push on Voting Rights
PodcastThe Daily
Stacey Abrams, who is running for governor of Georgia and is a notable Democrat, had a scheduling conflict with Joe Biden.
11:10 - 11:57 (00:47)
Summary
Stacey Abrams, who is running for governor of Georgia and is a notable Democrat, had a scheduling conflict with Joe Biden. Many people believe that this conflict is a sign of the ongoing voting rights issues.
ChapterDemocrats Search for Ways to Excite Base and Address Restless Lawmakers
EpisodeA Last-Gasp Push on Voting Rights
PodcastThe Daily
Voting rights activists are expressing exhaustion with the lack of progress on voting rights legislation, acknowledging that the Senate filibuster remains an obstacle for Democrats.
11:57 - 12:49 (00:52)
Summary
Voting rights activists are expressing exhaustion with the lack of progress on voting rights legislation, acknowledging that the Senate filibuster remains an obstacle for Democrats. They are urging the administration to increase pressure on Senators Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema to reform or abolish the filibuster in order to pass voting rights bills.