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In reply to the discussion: Sen. Joe Manchin on ending the filibuster: 'Jesus Christ, what don't you understand about 'never'?' [View all]old guy
(3,283 posts)32. Right you are.
The Dems must pass their agenda or they will see defeat in 2022 in both House and Senate. This is the last chance to save the country. Period.
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Sen. Joe Manchin on ending the filibuster: 'Jesus Christ, what don't you understand about 'never'?' [View all]
Polybius
Mar 2021
OP
Because he is getting pressure from every direction to act like a Democrat.
lagomorph777
Mar 2021
#10
Yes that is my read. And also why he is ridiculously doubling down on the unemployment benefits.
Irish_Dem
Mar 2021
#12
+1 I can't believe that West Virginians would reject help when they are hurting. He's not
lagomorph777
Mar 2021
#20
Leaders are supposed to lead. He needs to explain to his voters why increased benefits are good for
Irish_Dem
Mar 2021
#26
Exactly. So he is losing it because he is being torn apart. Pressure from voters and who else?
Irish_Dem
Mar 2021
#64
I bet if could get some K street sniffing K9's outside both his and Sinema's door's
Cheezoholic
Mar 2021
#58
Right, a bit of mystery. Which means that are some missing pieces we don't know about yet.
Irish_Dem
Mar 2021
#13
Fair point. It appears she isn't speaking up and opposing every key provision of the COVID bill,
lagomorph777
Mar 2021
#14
She can be primaried with an opponent who could realistically win the General.
Tommymac
Mar 2021
#40
I suspect that the new info about Neera Tanden and his daughter has something to do with it.
TheRickles
Mar 2021
#54
Yes that is one good explanation. Something is hitting very close to home for him.
Irish_Dem
Mar 2021
#63
So basically he's fine with helping Republicans prevent the passage of Biden's agenda items,
Lonestarblue
Mar 2021
#29
You are wrong- his constituents are mobilizing to keep the pressure on Manchin
Fiendish Thingy
Mar 2021
#48
GOP gerrymandering will flip the house, and republicans have promised to impeach Biden
Fiendish Thingy
Mar 2021
#81
Educate yourself: if the filibuster survives, Dems WILL lose the house and likely the senate
Fiendish Thingy
Mar 2021
#89
Exactly. We know it is not about his re-election chances. It has to be something else.
Irish_Dem
Mar 2021
#67
Jesus Christ, Joe, what about "your career will end in 2024 if you obstruct" don't you understand?
Fiendish Thingy
Mar 2021
#47
He might not run again for senator. He indicated in the recent past that he enjoyed being governor
drray23
Mar 2021
#82
I never mention the Lord without also invoking hockey sticks or Jesus's profane middle name
Bucky
Mar 2021
#52
I saw an explanation that its power tripping but also to shake down the Party to
Peregrine Took
Mar 2021
#69