I am endorsing the fact that we now have a list of priorities and that Joe Manchin is at the table and he’s part of the conversation. It’s an important step forward as we tried to protect the freedom to vote and protect access to the vote that all 50 Democratic senators are part of the conversation. I think that he makes common sense opportunities available for compromise.
Stacey Abrams endorses Joe Manchin's voting rights compromise, highlighting the importance of Democratic unity in the conversation.
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