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OnDoutside

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6. That's kind of what I'm saying, that it's completely in his interest to make sure S1 passes. I think
Thu Mar 18, 2021, 08:44 AM
Mar 2021

all we're seeing is the process of evolution to get to the position he wants to get to.

If you asked Manchin would he (1) rather keep his seat in 2024 and be in the minority the whole time Celerity Mar 2021 #1
It's pre- Karma13612 Mar 2021 #2
I think that if he ends up blocking the 3 big voting rights bills, then his answer will be clear Celerity Mar 2021 #4
That's kind of what I'm saying, that it's completely in his interest to make sure S1 passes. I think OnDoutside Mar 2021 #6
He is now pulling the old switcheroo and starting to shoot down possible modifications of the Celerity Mar 2021 #8
I think we've seen from his Manchinations over the Covid Relief bill, let's wait and see where he is OnDoutside Mar 2021 #10
oh, of course, he still may surprise (in a good way) Celerity Mar 2021 #12
I don't normally bet, but in this case I would. I'm struggling to think, logically, what would be OnDoutside Mar 2021 #13
Agree. Completely 1000%..nt Karma13612 Mar 2021 #15
If they were the options, you're probably right, but if S1 doesn't pass I suspect the Dems will lose OnDoutside Mar 2021 #5
oh, for sure, I have said all along that his odds are not that great in 2024, and only will get Celerity Mar 2021 #7
No, I get you alright. OnDoutside Mar 2021 #9
thanks Celerity Mar 2021 #11
actually Durban is helped immensely by it dsc Mar 2021 #3
Given that they're ELECTED officials, I'm going to say it "helps" all of them. Hortensis Mar 2021 #14
Very good point. lagomorph777 Mar 2021 #16
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