Politics Expert Asks: Will Democratic Leaders Really Listen To Voters In 2022?

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has promised a vote on the Build Back Better bill in 2022 despite Joe Manchin's opposition. He has also promised to take up voting rights in the first two weeks of the new year, and signaled that he would force a change in Senate rules to overcome Republican obstruction. Tiffany Cross in for Joy Reid and our panel discuss.

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[einherjar]

Even though I am an Independent I will vote straight Democrat. The GOP couldnt convince me that the sky is blue. Zero trust or respect for them. There is just too much at stake to even consider a GOP vote on anything.

[jonathanlanglois]

Daycare has been a huge economy booster in Québec. It is the exact opposite of what Republicans claim. It has allowed a lot of women to enter the labor market instead of having to stay at home to take care of their child. That is a measure that should be cheered on by Republicans. It returns more into the economy then it costs. Enterprises love it. It has helped them fill jobs that would otherwise not have been. Republicans are losing sight of some of the most basic things that make the economy successful.

[rosemariehomeyerbente]

Stop everything and protect every citizen’s voting rights! Otherwise we are edging closer to collapse of democracy.

[smathfury]

Jesus let the poor lady drink some water and give her a minute!

[roiard]

Voting rights are the most important issue!🇺🇸

[michaelhofer]

CLEAN HOUSE! SENATE TOO! It’s time for “BUSINESS AS USUAL” in the LEGISLATIVE BRANCH to END! PERIOD!

[danieleagan]

Paying down student debt will be a win for President Biden & Democrats

[williemorgan]

End to end filibuster or Mitch will. Manchin & Sinema are you listening. Hey, we’ll take Murkowski. She”s independent now.

[Bobalicious]

The Democratic Party is far too conservative to deliver what the people want. We need a progressive party that will do what the Dems won't and push the Republicans out of office.

[tigersforever]

If the BBB is stripped down any further, why pass anything? It will be ludicrous.

[oppressedspeakeroftruth]

Its WHO counts the votes..that matters the most. We learned that during the 2020 elections

[fredword]

Who would take food out of a baby mouth.thanks Mr mantion.

[charlescarter]

Forget about immigration reform for now, take care of problems that threaten our democracy, hold insurrectionists accountable. We voted Democratic to get progress for working class, not another four to eight years of the rich screwing us over. We are getting angry at your weakness.

[duncanmathope]

Schumer better do something about Filibuster and Manchin if Democrats are to build better and voting rights to be defended.

[maypanah]

Democrats must and should revise the law. so, they don't need 60 vote to pass a bill, and since the Republicans have been a party of NO, then, Democrats be able to make provisions that allow just one-party passes legislation that effect American life in positive way.

[karyherndon]

If ..we could have less trouble and fighting in Congress... then the progress will happen naturally! We are seeing too much arguing and fighting over the past attitudes and like bratty teenagers, these folks are not growing up enough! It’s just elementary!

[occamselectricrazor]

they'll listen to the people giving the biggest campaign contributions, as usual

[hardwarefixer]

I like Adrienne Elrod. She is so positive it gives me hope that our Democracy will eventually be strong.

[jamesl]

Right on. Nice to hear from optimistic liberals. Pass Build back better. Don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good

[Lea-rbnc]

That isn"t likely. They only listen to their donors.