If you look at what Manchin says Saban wrote he says saban said " we are all certain that democracy is best when voting is open to everyone on a level playing fiels; the referees are neutral; and at the end of the game the final score is respected and accepted" Manchin also says saban added a foot note not included in the released letter saying that he Saban supports the filabuster and to not get rid of it. "We should all support the right to vote, everyone, but not breaking the rules to make new rules" per Manchin.