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florida began their apparent competition for the most voter suppressive state in the union, georgia was point zero. in two days, a cross-section of the black faith leaders will rally at the state capital in protest of what s happening across the country. in advance of a congressional vote on the voter protection bill named for one of georgia s most famous sons, the late congressman john lewis. joining me now are bishop jackson and reverend bryant, timothy mcdonald and lee may. as i should say, georgia was really the first shot fired in this war of voter suppression. for many, a measuring stick for
make more accessible the right to vote in georgia and across the country. brothers, i want to talk legislation shortly. ultimately, the only voter protections we have truly had came through federal action. for the people act appears doomed in the senate as it stands. votes even on the democratic side just not appearing to be there after what senator joe manchin of west virginia announced this morning that he will not support it. which leaves the john lewis voting rights advancement act as perhaps the next viable legislative option to strengthen protections. i understand at least part of the rally s focus will be generating support for the bill as congressional democrats try to get a vote on this. reverend bryant, do i have it right? reverend sharpton, as always,