Now is the time for the U.S. Senate to do the right thing and call a vote on crucial voting rights legislation. Future generations are counting on us to protect our democracy. I wrote out some thoughts about why this is so important. usatoday.com/story/opinion/…
The filibuster has no basis in the Constitution, and in recent years, it has become a routine way for the Senate minority to block important progress on issues supported by the majority of voters. But we can’t allow it to be used to block efforts to protect our democracy.
That’s why I fully support @POTUS’s call to modify Senate rules as necessary to make sure pending voting rights legislation gets called for a vote. And every American who cares about the survival of our most cherished institutions should support the President’s call as well.
@BarackObama @POTUS My Senator @kyrstensinema @SenatorSinema The people who elected you, the people who you represent, care about our most cherished institutions in this country. Please Take action to support voting rights now.
@BarackObama @POTUS Thank you Mr President. The voice of reason and calm.
@BarackObama @POTUS I’m on board let me know what I can do to save our democracy thank you
@BarackObama @POTUS Thank you, @BarackObama. Our top priority must be to pass the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Act, reforming the rules and restoring the Senate to working order to get it done.
@BarackObama @POTUS You had 8 years in power. What were you doing all of that time when you weren’t having parties and doing your NCAA brackets?
@BarackObama @POTUS Thank you! Two great presidents.
@BarackObama @POTUS Doesn’t the filibuster cut both ways? Doesn’t it ensure bad legislation isn’t passed regardless of party?