When speaking to members of the press late last week, Sen. Shelley Moore Capito offered the following rationale for the GOP filibuster of the Freedom to Vote […]
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Guest essay: Sen. Manchin must protect seniors’ voting rights. Reconsider the filibuster
by Max Richtman Seniors who voted safely and securely by mail in the 2020 election may find that it isn’t so easy next time, thanks to restrictive […]
The For the People Act would prevent gerrymandering this cycle
by Damon Effingham Yes, the For the People Act would prevent gerrymandering this cycle. However, deadlines are fast approaching. A recent column made the argument that, if […]
Biden disappoints on filibuster reform
So far, President Joe Biden has been a disappointment. Six months into his presidency, with Democratic control of the House and Senate, he has failed on a […]
Biden’s speech on voting rights was a sermon, not a battle plan
by Michael McGough In his speech about voting rights on Tuesday, President Joe Biden told the audience at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia that he wasn’t […]
HR 1 should have passed
But not for the reasons you think by Charlie Cooper News media gave a distorted picture of the historic importance of the fair-elections legislation offered by Democrats […]
Manchin, Capito air views on new infrastructure plan, failed For the People Act
MORGANTOWN – Sens. Shelley Moore Capito and Joe Manchin both spent time with members of the West Virginia press Thursday to talk about voting and infrastructure legislation. […]
What’s the Republican Party so afraid of?
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is an extended version of today’s editorial, containing additional information about what was in the For the People Act as well as additional quotes. […]
Small businesses call for support from Sen. Manchin
SHEPHERDSTOWN – A group of West Virginia small businesses launched a coalition Tuesday to call on Sen. Joe Manchin to support a piece of federal legislation that […]
Sen. Capito comments on Obamacare ruling, For the People Act, other issues during talk with WV press
MORGANTOWN – Sen. Shelley Moore Capito offered her thoughts on ongoing infrastructure deliberations, the Supreme Court’s Obamacare ruling, the For the People Act and other topics Thursday […]
