I wonder if Schumer had a come to Jesus with Manchin about his committee assignment

[onecaliberal]

In the next session should the Dems hold the Senate, as it increasingly looks to be a real possibility.

Manchin said he couldn’t vote for these things just 2 weeks ago.

[WiVoter]

1. That Was My First Thought

[Johnny2X2X]

2. Manchin played Mitch

They got the chip deal done. And then they spring this. Well played. This was likely agreed to months ago.

[femmedem]

3. I agree.

I can't explain the timing any other way.

[Beachnutt]

4. And Manchin got big contributions from republican donors

and big oil for rejecting the proposed bill.
Did he play them as well ?

[Johnny2X2X]

13. They're certainly getting something in this bill

Notice how energy security was mentioned. Basically produce more here.

[global1]

5. I'm Wondering If Manchin Has Come To The Realization That Things Don't Look So Good For The Repugs..

in 2022 or 2024.

He might be realizing that he'll be hung out by himself if the Repugs don't do well in the upcoming elections.

Maybe he's now coming to his senses and realizes he's going to need the Dems when they maintain the House and Senate.

It's even more problematic for him - if the Dems win at least 52 or more Senate seats.

That's just my theory.

[onecaliberal]

7. Yes, this is my point. If he loses his assignments, and we get 2 more Dem Senators,

That makes him irrelevant. I’m sure Schumer laid it out nicely.

[MaryMagdaline]

6. Yep. We are going to hold the senate and might gain seats.

Manchin won’t be so important then.

[SunImp]

9. I hope so

[mucifer]

8. Sinema has been against some of the stuff in this bill. Wonder if she is pissed they

left her out of the discussion. She has been firmly against the wealthy paying any taxes.

I'm guessing she will kill the bill. BTW why wouldn't she be part of the discussion? This is so weird.

[onecaliberal]

10. No one will answer if they've talked to her. It is weird. I'm not sure if she was just against

Because he was. That doesn’t make sense to me, but considering it’s her, I put nothing past.

[mucifer]

11. I don't trust either of them. they loooove mcconnell, too. they are twisted.

[onecaliberal]

12. It's true but they did screw him over on CHIPS.

[UTUSN]

14. K&R for, if only.