Joe Biden on Voting Rights Bill

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The Facts

  • The Democrat party has failed to push the John Lewis Bill through the Senate before MLK Day.

  • The Bill would extend preclearance coverage to states that have incurred voting rights violations in the last 25 years.


The Spin

Left narrative

Biden gave a rousing speech on "democracy vs autocracy," and it's now time to match words with actions. The White House and Congress must make passing voting rights legislation an urgent top priority.

Right narrative

The lack of universal suppport for Biden's decision-making, including by Stacey Abrams, highlights growing tension within the Democrat party.


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Political split

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