In part yes, but it's more than show because he opposes repealing the filibuster. I don't think anyone in WV cares about the filibuster, but a lot of them would welcome a raise by increasing the minimum wage. Same with Sinema. In the end, it doesn't matter if we can't pass good legislation.
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The average voter probably doesn't even know what the filibuster is, and to the extent they might support the idea of it, it's only to stop legislation they don't like. That's why it is untenable for Democrats to try and excuse their lack of movement on major issues like voting rights and healthcare as merely being victims of the filibuster. Voters don't care about that. They just want results and for things to get better for the country and themselves. Trying to justify inaction because of some opaque procedural tool
(that the Senate majority in fact can end at any time) is silly and meaningless.
