The action of Manchin and Sinema yesterday is just mind-blowingly stupid. Schumer’s strategy was to SHOW THEM how uncollegial the Senate has become by the behavior of the ReThugs in the debate. He succeeded spectacularly. The problem is the hubris of Manchin and Sinema brought into the chamber would not allow them to see the evidence all around them in living color - they had already made up their minds and facts would not deter their “NOBODY (not even God) can tell ME what to do” attitude. Fuck 'em. The DSCC and the DNC should cut them both off and we, the Democratic base should tell the DSCC and DNC that if they don’t, ALL our donations will be vectored to candidates directly, including Rep. Ruben Gallego who would make a fine Senator who will actually talk to his constituents.
If the debate had last much longer, I am certain that a hot-head like Graham would have followed the proud South Carolina tradition of the Senate and use a cane to beat Sen. Bennet to death. (BTW, Micheal Bennet is an excellent witness to the obvious - I LOVED his speech because he said it like it is - the Senate as constituted TODAY is a waste of money and space.) If we ever have a Constitutional Convention, the segregationist Senate should be the first thing to go. IMHO we should transition to a larger (660 members) unicameral legislature like Nebraska has, headed by a Speaker chosen by the people. It works better that the disaster we have in WDC today. The second thing to go should be the Electoral College - the POTUS should be chosen by the popular vote.