Stacey Abrams Backs Manchin's Voting Rights Compromise

Stacey Abrams Backs Manchin's Voting Rights Compromise

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Stacey Abrams supports Senator Joe Manchin's proposed changes to the Democrats' election package, aiming to protect voter rights and create uniform standards across states. However, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and other Republicans oppose the changes, arguing that they are unnecessary and represent federal overreach. McConnell does not expect Republican support, which is needed to overcome a Senate filibuster.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Stacey Abrams' stance on Senator Joe Manchin's proposed changes to the election package?

She has not commented on the changes.

She is undecided about the changes.

She supports the changes.

She opposes the changes.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the goals of the proposed changes to the election package?

To increase state-level control over elections.

To create a level playing field for voting rights.

To eliminate federal involvement in elections.

To restrict access to voting rights.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the proposed legislation aim to counter?

State legislation restricting voting rights.

Election fraud.

Federal election mandates.

Increased voter turnout.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Mitch McConnell's view on the necessity of the proposed election legislation?

He is neutral about it.

He believes it is essential.

He thinks it is unnecessary.

He supports it with conditions.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to Mitch McConnell, what is the federal government's role in American elections?

To ensure uniformity across states.

To support state-level decisions.

To take over all elections.

To have no involvement at all.