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Mitch McConnell: “The Times explains, 'Though some Republicans had previously expressed willingness to talk to Mr. Manchin about a…”

On the recordJune 18, 2021
The Times explains, 'Though some Republicans had previously expressed willingness to talk to Mr. Manchin about a potential elections compromise, it seems impossible to imagine even a few let alone 10 of them siding with Democrats on a measure that was eliciting such wrath.'
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Mitch McConnell
Republican · Kentucky
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msnbc.com

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Mitch McConnell condemns Joe Manchin's proposal, indicating strong Republican opposition to any voting rights legislation.

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