Manchin Calls For Another 1/6 Commission Vote: ‘Let’s Give It Another Shot’

Raju: What evidence do you have that Mitch McConnell wants to work with you? Last week he blocked a commission bill and he could have–and you’re saying that he wants to work with you?

Manchin: I’m not saying that one’s dead either. I’m not saying that one’s dead either, you know? I was very disappointed. I think it was wrong what he did, and I’ve said that. He knows how I feel about that… It was totally everything they asked for. It was totally bipartisan. I think Nancy Pelosi was very gracious in what she had offered, basically making it totally bipartisan. Chuck Schumer said, “Ok, I’ll do the same…” Everything was done in the most bipartisan way. And for him–

Raju: But they blocked it because of the filibuster.

Manchin: Well, one person blocked it on that. But the bottom line is we have seven people, six that voted, seven would. We need three more. Let’s give it another shot.