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Oprah Winfrey, Barack Obama and Bill Clinton have called Joe Manchin and urged him to back killing the filibuster so the Democrats can pass voting rights legislation, report claims
UK Daily Mail ^ | Januari 07 2022 | MORGAN PHILLIPS, POLITICS REPORTER FOR DAILYMAIL.COM and GEOFF EARLE

Posted on 01/07/2022 11:54:36 AM PST by knighthawk

Sen. Joe Manchin is taking heat from all sides as he resists eliminating the last stalwart against the Democratic agenda, the filibuster, including some of the biggest names in America.

Manchin has told colleagues his phone has been lighting up with calls in recent days, including from former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton.

Though two former presidents and every Democrat in the Senate couldn't budge the West Virginia senator, even TV host Oprah Winfrey phoned in to try to convince him to agree to filibuster reform, according to Politico.

Moderate Sens. Jon Tester, D-Mont., Tim Kaine, D-Va., and Angus King, I-Maine, were once leery of doing away with the 60-vote hurdle for fears of what Republicans would do if they took back the majority, but now are leading the campaign to sway the West Virginia Democrat.

(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...


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KEYWORDS: filibuster; joemanchin
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1 posted on 01/07/2022 11:54:36 AM PST by knighthawk
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To: knighthawk

Manchin will collapse like a cheap suit.


2 posted on 01/07/2022 11:56:09 AM PST by JonPreston (Q: Never have so many, been so wrong, so often)
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To: knighthawk

Oh EVEN Oprah Winfrey. Well that changes things.


3 posted on 01/07/2022 11:56:48 AM PST by Hildy (In an unforgiving world, only the shameless survive.)
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To: knighthawk

Is that “collusion” ?


4 posted on 01/07/2022 11:57:09 AM PST by Steely Tom ([Voter Fraud] == [Civil War])
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To: knighthawk

When they legalize cheating, will it still be cheating?


5 posted on 01/07/2022 11:57:16 AM PST by Tell It Right (1st Thessalonians 5:21 -- Put everything to the test, hold fast to that which is true.)
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To: knighthawk
even TV host Oprah Winfrey phoned in to try to convince him to agree to filibuster reform, according to Politico.

Can't stand Oprah.

6 posted on 01/07/2022 11:57:24 AM PST by 1Old Pro (Let's make crime illegal again!)
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To: knighthawk

A call from Oprah would cement my stance on not voting the way she wants.


7 posted on 01/07/2022 11:57:46 AM PST by simpson96
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To: knighthawk
Moderate Sens. Jon Tester, D-Mont., Tim Kaine, D-Va., and Angus King, I-Maine,

That's pure comedy gold Jerry.....Gold....

8 posted on 01/07/2022 12:00:28 PM PST by Hyman Roth
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To: knighthawk

Wait. I guess with Weinstein in stir, Opera’s schedule opened up not having to supply Weinstein with young aspiring women to sexually assault.


9 posted on 01/07/2022 12:00:35 PM PST by WeaslesRippedMyFlesh
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To: knighthawk

Wish they’d call me!


10 posted on 01/07/2022 12:00:36 PM PST by ryderann
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To: knighthawk

The ONLY reason for the dems to do away with the filibuster
is if they do NOT see themselves losing another election.

That should scare and shock any American.


11 posted on 01/07/2022 12:00:57 PM PST by tet68 ( " We would not die in that man's company, that fears his fellowship to die with us...." Henry V.)
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To: knighthawk
Hope Manchin replies:

"What is this, Junior High, as though I'm to be swayed by peer pressure?"

"If the objective were rational, then you would provide an argument, but because your ONLY objective is UNCHECKED POWER, I reject your appeal!"

12 posted on 01/07/2022 12:02:10 PM PST by G Larry (The "Racism" charge is code for "No Intelligent Argument")
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To: knighthawk

The end game is at hand.
The Kenyanesian Usurper has almost succeeded in his quest to destroy the USA.

None of which was possible without Republican complicity.


13 posted on 01/07/2022 12:03:53 PM PST by Lurkinanloomin ( (Natural born citizens are born here of citizen parents)(Know Islam, No Peace-No Islam, Know Peace)
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To: tet68

“ The ONLY reason for the dems to do away with the filibuster
is if they do NOT see themselves losing another election.

That should scare and shock any American.”
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THAT has been in the back of my head since this issue has been being pushed!

The only thing that calms me is perhaps they’re just going through motions to show donors “at least we tried” kind of thing.


14 posted on 01/07/2022 12:04:25 PM PST by David Chase
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To: knighthawk

Ok, that’s three people, none of whom are registered to vote in West Virginia. I think Manchin will listen to the 1.2 million West Virginia voters.


15 posted on 01/07/2022 12:04:38 PM PST by Apparatchik (If you find yourself in a confusing situation, simply laugh knowingly and walk away - Jim Ignatowski)
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To: knighthawk

Rapists, rapist enablers and homos.


16 posted on 01/07/2022 12:07:05 PM PST by Trillian
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To: knighthawk

You can ignore Obomba and Slick Willy, but you can’t ignore Oprah.

He will cave knowing that his job will be secure until the day he dies.


17 posted on 01/07/2022 12:07:32 PM PST by Fresh Wind (Media Control is an anagram of Delta Omicron.)
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To: Lurkinanloomin

Republicans are alway Charlie Brown and Democrats are Lucy holding the football. The GOP is not called the stupid party by their own members without reason.


18 posted on 01/07/2022 12:08:20 PM PST by packagingguy
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To: knighthawk

The so called “voting rights bill” is an attempt to subvert and usurp our constitutional republic.

This is what insurrection looks like.


19 posted on 01/07/2022 12:09:02 PM PST by thegagline (Sic semper tyrannis )
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To: knighthawk

Manchin has told colleagues his phone has been lighting up with calls in recent days, including from former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton.

Typical Senator. They are all peacocks. They love the attention.


20 posted on 01/07/2022 12:09:22 PM PST by Flick Lives
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