
Weekly Roundup: January 14th
The NPR Politics Podcast
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Senate Stalemate on Voting Rights
This chapter delves into the recent delays in Senate voting due to adverse weather and COVID-19 quarantines, impacting key discussions around voting rights legislation. It highlights the tensions within the Democratic caucus, particularly around the filibuster and the strategic engagement with pivotal senators like Joe Manchin. The chapter also reflects on the broader implications of these dynamics as both parties grapple with internal conflicts and the urgent need for electoral reforms ahead of the midterms.
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