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In reply to the discussion: Rachel is slapping the hell out of Republican Senators. [View all]radius777
(3,635 posts)33. It's a threat to hold over Manchin's head, he's up for reelection in 2024.
Manchin's arrogance comes from the idea that 'nobody but me' can win as a Dem in 'deep red' WV.
But scratch below the surface and it's obvious that WV has a long history of electing Dems to the Senate (Byrd, Rockefeller) and really is a conservative-left state but votes Repub due to social issues. Give them a conservative Dem (who comes across as empathetic, unlike Manchin) like Jim Justice and he'll win easily IMO.
It would be better if Justice would run against Capito (R) at some point for the other seat, so there'd be two Dem Senators from the state.
But the idea is to let Manchin know he's not so special as he likes to think he is.
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Ahh, this! Unfortunately 2x4s from 3 or 4 feet would land you in the hoosegow...
thenelm1
Feb 2021
#12
Specifically, that Joe Manchin dude is so overdue for pressure. So yeah, help the West Virginians.
ancianita
Feb 2021
#9
Why, my word. My heart's a flutter because Mr Manchin likes his ladies to be old fashioned
SleeplessinSoCal
Feb 2021
#13