I believe that partisan voting legislation will destroy the already weakening binds of our democracy, and for that reason, I will vote against the For the People Act. Furthermore, I will not vote to weaken or eliminate the filibuster.
Joe Manchin expresses his opposition to partisan voting legislation and the elimination of the filibuster.
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My observation, and recommendation from observation, would be, John, trust me, set yourself free and become an independent.
So you’re not making a commitment that you owe your soul to the company store, or basically to the parties, whether it be a D or an R, they’re going to have to earn your support, but the people will be much better off, and they’ll…
We’re trying to get a person who can be committed to — and totally committed to – being an independent with an independent voice.
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