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Why Activists Are Snubbing President Biden's Speech on Voting Rights
12:49 - 19:39 (06:50)
President Biden's speech about voting rights in Georgia was not well-received by activists who believe the message should be directed towards senators who oppose eliminating the filibuster to pass voting rights bills.
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Activists believe that the speech about voting rights needs to be delivered to Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema, two United States senators who are against getting rid of the filibuster.
12:49 - 14:35 (01:45)
Summary
Activists believe that the speech about voting rights needs to be delivered to Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema, two United States senators who are against getting rid of the filibuster. Despite their demand, President Biden still gave the speech in Georgia.
ChapterWhy Activists Are Snubbing President Biden's Speech on Voting Rights
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President Biden's call to eliminate the filibuster for voting rights bills fell flat as the Senate holdouts remained unmoved, despite the heightened media attention and interest surrounding it.
14:35 - 18:22 (03:47)
Summary
President Biden's call to eliminate the filibuster for voting rights bills fell flat as the Senate holdouts remained unmoved, despite the heightened media attention and interest surrounding it.
ChapterWhy Activists Are Snubbing President Biden's Speech on Voting Rights
EpisodeA Last-Gasp Push on Voting Rights
PodcastThe Daily
Senator Kyrsten Sinema gave a speech voicing her opposition to the filibuster and stating that she will not support separate actions that worsen the underlying disease of division in the country, thereby making it clear that she was not receptive to President Biden's pitch for voting rights.
18:22 - 19:39 (01:17)
Summary
Senator Kyrsten Sinema gave a speech voicing her opposition to the filibuster and stating that she will not support separate actions that worsen the underlying disease of division in the country, thereby making it clear that she was not receptive to President Biden's pitch for voting rights.