Joe Manchin is ...

[ColinC]

Brilliant and sophisticated. He is
unifying, focused and
loves to represent the people. He
lights a fire under us and
speaks for the underserved.
He is a valuable,
independent senator and
teacher.


https://www.google.com/amp/s/thehill.com/homenews/senate/585965-manchin-yells-at-reporter-youre-bull%3famp

[NewHendoLib]

1. Yes, he's just peachy keen swell

[ColinC]

3. He is also an

Astute politician, who can
see the most important
scenarios.
His dedication to
organization and
liberal causes
evokes passions.

[jalan48]

2. He's a lump of coal in a Christmas stocking.

[ColinC]

5. He is also a

Fantastic senator
unifier, and
courageous man with
keen instincts. He never
falls prey to lunacy
and can fight for the right thing.
Congress needs his
excellence.

[48656c6c6f20]

4. Stockholm Syndrome?

[ColinC]

6. acrostic

[48656c6c6f20]

15. Nice

Although now the Joe Stazi have the code. I can hear the Joe Police sirens already. Hide! They're coming.

[Glamrock]

9. I'm guessing this is a response to DU rules

I’ve been there myself. I’ve since learned that while he may be blowing up the Democratic President’s agenda, we are very very lucky to have him!

[Doodley]

7. Joe Manchin must put his own business interests first.

[ColinC]

8. He is also a

Likeable and helpful,
open minded and
original
nice guy

[PoliticAverse]

10. The 50th vote for many of Biden's nominees and policies. n/t

[tableturner]

11. This needs to be remembered, in spite of other aspects of Manchin that many of us object to.

[Baked Potato]

12. Not to mention a swaggering skipper who's bipartisan deck parties are legend. Nt

[alwaysinasnit]

13. I'm not sure what it is called, but you are very clever.

[regnaD kciN]

14. It's called an "acrostic"...

[alwaysinasnit]

16. Thanks!

[Lunabell]

17. Lol

[myohmy2]

18. +1...

...you speak the cryptic truth...

...

[RainCaster]

19. Don't forget his daughter

She's an inspiration in customer first pricing.

[lamp_shade]

20. Some day we'll find out exactly what promises he made to McConnell. nt

[Mike Nelson]

21. Well...

... maybe half of those are strengths I'd consider listing. I like having a Dem representing WV. I do like many of his votes - especially the one to Impeach! Until we get more progressives in Congress, we need him. I think we can get some version of BBB done... keep talking to him and get it done. Then, we can move on to Voting Rights!

[WVGIRL]

23. Rich.

I like Joe too. I voted for him. I would like for him to be more progressive but I feel we are lucky to have a Dem in that spot.
I’m sure he learned a lot from Sen. Byrd and deep down agrees with most things the Dems are doing but has to “toe the line” in order to keep these crazy right-wingers from crucifying him in ads.
I call his office often to beg him to support the BBB plan and the reconciliation package. It’s frustrating that it is all I can do😞
You see, we are nearing retirement and really really need to have dental, hearing, and optical included in Medicare.
And I am a universal pre k teacher in our public schools and see how families also need the support that is in that package.

I do think that Joe cares about us but he is trying to survive in the brainwashed WV political climate. It is so sad because WV had such a strong labor movement history and look what it has become.

I will keep calling him as I do Capito’s office, to let them know there are constituents out here who are really wanting them to vote for the peoples’ interests instead of corporate interests. Show me you care about me, Joe, I’m counting on you!

[modrepub]

24. He Farts Sunshine

and sh-ts butterflies while riding a rainbow unicorn.

Who needs Santa when we've got such a lovely all knowing and kind Senator from the greatest state in the union that provides unbounded revenue to our federal coffers!

[Patton French]

25. Lol, nice

He is, in fact, a democratic senator in a deep red state and is helping to maintain a democratic majority.

[ColinC]

30. True

I also wonder if he was so viscerally responsive to the idea he doesn't want to extend the child tax credit, how reliable the sources are on that info.

[onenote]

26. Absolutely essential to the confirmation of Biden judicial nominees

In less than a year VP Harris has broke more 50-50 ties than any VP since the 19th century. Without Manchin McConnell would be majority leader and Biden wouldn’t be setting records with respect to judicial nominations and confirmations. Do I wish Manchin would get with the program on BBB, Voting rights and the filibuster? Of course. But he remains essential for the time being.

[Tribetime]

27. To me he is

Admirable
Sacred
Saintly
Humble
Obedient
Loving
Elegant

[ColinC]

29. +10

[Buckeyeblue]

28. The best we've got.

He's not perfect. But we've filled a number of federal judge openings. If Clarence Thomas drops dead at Christmas, we'll get to fill his spot.

The infrastructure bill passed.

Could it be better. Sure. I could have also been born with a trust fund. But instead I have to work. We can't always get what we want. But if we try, sometimes we might just find, we get what we need.

[Carlitos Brigante]

31. I have to agree with the "spirit" of this post. nt