As republicans in Red States actively work to make it more difficult to cast a ballot. Heres the kicker. Its all but a foregone conclusion that this vote will fail. Its going to be doomed by an easy republican filibuster, because it appears democrats dont have the numbers or the unity right now to stop them. With the hours ticking down to todays vote, all eyes on west virginias Joe Manchin, who has repeatedly said he does not support the bill as it stands, and arizonas kyrsten sinema. You spoke to President Biden about this bill yesterday. What was his message to you about it . He and i had a very good conversation. Did you ask you to vote for this bill . We had a very good conversation. What do you say to democrats disappointed in your oped about the filibuster, feeling that you could still change your mind . The senator there chuckling and not giving a comment. Joining us is leeanne caldwell, Vaughn Hillyard and politico white House Reporter eugene daniels. A big welcome to the three
They are still claiming a victory as covid numbers continue to decline across the country. Communities will make their own decisions. Theres never magical through science about 70 . 70 was a bold, ambitious goal we set to continue to drive to get more people vaccinated across the country. And moments ago, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announcing he had come to an agreement with Senator Manchin to get him to Vote Yes to proceed on For The People Act. Senator manchin has informed me Hell Vote Yes on the motion to proceed to debate the legislation. Ive committed to him that if our republican colleagues dont obstruct and allow us to move forward on the debate, well take up his proposed Substitute Amendment as the first amendment well consider. And with that, we have all angles the story covered. Joining me now political white House Editor and political contributor Sam Stein and Nbc News Capitol Hill Correspondent leeann caldwell. Its an unusual silence from the White House so far ab