Vice President Kamala Harris is once again in the spotlight, but this time not for the reasons she’d hope. As she pushes forward with her campaign to eliminate the Senate filibuster, she faces growing backlash from within her own party. Her renewed efforts to abolish the procedural tool, particularly in order to pass abortion-related legislation, have ruffled feathers on both sides of the political spectrum. This week, she suffered a significant political setback when Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) publicly withdrew his support.
The filibuster, a time-honored Senate rule allowing extended debate and blocking of controversial legislation, has become a battleground for Democrats and Republicans alike. For Harris, the filibuster is an obstacle standing in the way of progressive change, specifically regarding abortion rights. She’s made it clear that her goal is to do away with the rule, allowing legislation like a bill codifying abortion rights to pass with a simple majority. While this may appeal to some in her party, others view her approach as reckless, threatening the delicate balance of power in the Senate.
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Manchin, a long-standing supporter of the filibuster, once hinted at endorsing Harris. However, after Harris publicly called for its elimination, he had a change of heart. In an interview with CNN, Manchin didn’t hold back, expressing disappointment and withdrawing his support for the Vice President.
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