Right on target Lessig. Their arguments make no logical sense. The only thing that makes sense to me is that McConnell controls them. Here's my read… - Fred Van Deusen - Medium

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Fred Van Deusen

Jan 22, 2022

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Right on target Lessig. Their arguments make no logical sense. The only thing that makes sense to me is that McConnell controls them. Here's my read: https://fredvandeu.medium.com/are-senators-manchin-and-sinema-in-mitch-mcconnells-pocket-you-be-the-judge-2f4dc188d7ca

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