Manchin Offers Compromise on Voting Rights Bill

“Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) opened the door to a compromise on voting legislation Wednesday with a memo outlining provisions of federal voting and campaign finance legislation that he would support,” NBC News reports.

“Manchin’s compromise proposals include making election day a public holiday, offering 15 consecutive days of early voting for federal elections, and automatic voter registration through state departments of motor vehicles.”

“He also proposes requiring voter identification, but allowing alternatives like utility bills to suffice as proof of identity.”

Rick Hasen: “Democrats should grab the deal, even though it is not perfect, is still unlikely to pass, and doesn’t yet address the greatest threat in upcoming elections: the danger of election subversion.”