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Cornyn's Flip on Filibuster Sparks Backlash from Senate Colleagues in Texas GOP Runoff Race

Sen. John Cornyn's reversal on scrapping the Senate filibuster is sparking backlash among some supporters of the 60-vote rule, with former Sen. Joe Manchin accusing him of flip-flopping.

Cornyn's Flip on Filibuster Sparks Backlash from Senate Colleagues in Texas GOP Runoff Race
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Senator John Cornyn's reversal on scrapping the Senate filibuster has sparked backlash among some supporters of the 60-vote rule, with former Senator Joe Manchin accusing him of flip-flopping. Manchin says the sudden change undermines the integrity of the process and sets a bad precedent. The move comes as Texas is heading towards its GOP runoff election, with many Republicans seeking to capitalize on Cornyn's reversal. Critics argue that Cornyn's shift could hurt Republican candidates in upcoming elections.

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