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In reply to the discussion: Democratic Sen. Manchin to vote against Neera Tanden for OMB director, cites her partisan tweets [View all]BumRushDaShow
(128,922 posts)110. That's in my post with this link
https://www.govexec.com/management/2021/01/biden-sign-executive-order-killing-schedule-f-restoring-collective-bargaining-rights/171569/
But the problem may still be with "embedded" (former) Schedule Cs who may still be there (haven't handed in their resignations) or who may have been converted to Civil Service (outside of the defunct Schedule F).
But the problem may still be with "embedded" (former) Schedule Cs who may still be there (haven't handed in their resignations) or who may have been converted to Civil Service (outside of the defunct Schedule F).
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Democratic Sen. Manchin to vote against Neera Tanden for OMB director, cites her partisan tweets [View all]
BumRushDaShow
Feb 2021
OP
Did Manchin ever hear of Mick Mulvaney? A hateful, partisan, incompetent hack that headed OMB.
Midnight Writer
Feb 2021
#18
Without him, you get full-blown genuine REPUBLICAN "shit" to be tired of...
NurseJackie
Feb 2021
#40
Yes, for now we need him and he helps us control the Senate which is huge
LymphocyteLover
Feb 2021
#49
He will lose to the GOP candidate- Dems won't vote for him in 2024 if he blocks Biden now.
Fiendish Thingy
Feb 2021
#64
Many Democrats in his state are racist. almost half the Democrats voted for a criminal in prison
JI7
Feb 2021
#36
The threat here is not Joe Biden being "pushed around", it's about Manchin being pushed out of the..
Tarheel_Dem
Feb 2021
#46
I don't think she was expecting this appointment when she made the tweets
LymphocyteLover
Feb 2021
#48
I know a lot of Bernie-loving lefties hate Neera but I really like her fighting spirit
LymphocyteLover
Feb 2021
#53
Well if you want someone to fight for cutting entitlements, she's the one. n/t
PoliticAverse
Feb 2021
#66
That defense is just as bogus for her as it is when the GOP uses it for one of their own.
Jedi Guy
Feb 2021
#107
maybe we can keep his attention on this long enough to get the covid relief bill passed before he
yaesu
Feb 2021
#62
Wanting to cut Social Security and Medicare and steal Iraq's oil is ok apparently...
PoliticAverse
Feb 2021
#68
There are filthy horse stables that aren't as full of shit as Joe Manchin is.
Efilroft Sul
Feb 2021
#74
I certainly do not agree with Manchins stated reason: esp. when he has supported these Repugs.......
riversedge
Feb 2021
#89
It's not typical for a president to outright rescind a nomination unless it becomes very toxic like
Midwestern Democrat
Feb 2021
#100
Joe Manchin's obstructionism reminds me of Joe Lieberman's. We're it not for Joe Biden,
tblue37
Feb 2021
#93
It was a surprising choice especially since Biden thought he was going to have a 52-48 GOP Senate
Midwestern Democrat
Feb 2021
#103
The problem with OMB however, was 45's E.O. that established the ridiculous "Schedule F"
BumRushDaShow
Feb 2021
#105