Biden Calls on Senate to Act in Push for Voting Rights

The transcript discusses the President's call for the US Senate to change its rules to allow a simple majority to pass voting rights legislation, emphasizing the threat to democracy posed by GOP-backed state laws. The President suggests eliminating the filibuster specifically for voting rights if necessary. The transcript also highlights the mixed reactions from political parties and organizations like the NAACP, which demand more urgent action from the administration. The President faces challenges in garnering support from his own party to amend the filibuster.

How does the speaker compare the urgency needed for voting rights to other issues?

What challenge does the President face in amending the filibuster?