A key centrist Democrat in the Senate signaled he might not support an ambitious overhaul of the nation’s election and voting laws the party is eager to pass unless it can earn GOP support.
Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia said Thursday “there are some legitimate concerns” about the Democrats’ massive proposal, which would federalize elections, lower voter ID requirements, expand access to the ballot box, and politicize the Federal Election Commission.
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