https://freerepublic.com/tag/nanchin/ en-us Wed, 25 May 2022 09:05:10 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4066031/posts Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) on Tuesday lamented the lack of Senate support for tougher gun laws following a mass shooting in Texas hours earlier but rejected the notion of eliminating the filibuster for the purpose of passing such a bill. Manchin noted that he has three grandchildren similar in age to the victims at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, where at least 14 kids and one teacher were shot and killed. “It’s just absolutely horrific,” Manchin said. “You all know where I stand; I’ll do anything I can.” Pressed on whether he would consider scrapping the filibuster to tighten... The Hill https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4066031/posts#comment Wed, 25 May 2022 09:05:10 GMT