Could Manchin be considering following Sinema?

[dutch777]

I don't know how much WV politics parallels AZ but have to think Joe is assessing his options given the new reality as well. Sinema was pretty low key about things but Joe seemed to relish a place in the spotlight.

[Walleye]

1. I don't know, I look at him as corrupt, but not an egomaniac

At least not to the point of doing insane self-destructive things

[SallyHemmings]

2. I thought he would jump first.

The spotlight is his oxygen.

[AngryOldDem]

7. I didn't. I don't think he had the guts.

Now, however….

He’ll ultimately do whatever he thinks will serve him best.

Can’t stand either of ‘em.

[Irish_Dem]

3. Depends upon what deal he was offered.

[Lochloosa]

4. He has stated many times he is a Democrat and will remain one

[dutch777]

8. We will see how his resolve holds up

[Lochloosa]

14. He would lose the primary in WV to a republican. And he knows it.

[Freethinker65]

5. Depends if he gets his asking price

[Demsrule86]

6. I doubt it...and since she says nothing will change...she is planning to caucus with us which is all

that matters

[LakeArenal]

9. I hope you are right on that. 🤞🏼🤞🏼

[littlewolf]

11. however she is likely to get what she asks for...

[samnsara]

10. i dont think so...krystin is a narcicisst and couldnt stand another woman having the lime light

...so when the release came she had to find someway to get back to the center of attention. wonder what her constituents thought of that? bet she becomes a dem again before the election...if they dont petition to recall her.

[littlewolf]

13. not sure if you can recall a senator

since they represent the state ... the house represents the people.
I could be wrong ...

[jcgoldie]

12. the difference is probably as simple as...

Manchin is in no danger of being primaried as a Democrat in WV.

[Tom Rinaldo]

18. I agree. He knows he would easily win a primary if there is one anyway

Manchin needs Republican votes to win in WV, but he needs all of the Democratic votes also. If he breaks with Democrats he would lose many of them.

[doc03]

15. I figured he would go Republican already nt

[gab13by13]

16. He would lose in the primary, IMO.

Manchin is remaining a Democrat.

[Tomconroy]

17. Joe Manchin is a good Democrat. Just not your kind of Democrat.

[clutterbox1830]

19. There is little benefit to him to do so imo.

Manchin has little shot of losing the primary in WV.

Despite people opinion of him in these board, he is the best shot to keep this seat D in an extremely red state imo.

[Jose Garcia]

20. Unlike Sinema, he isn't worried about being primaried

He easily fended off a challange from the left last time.

[Sneederbunk]

21. Sinema's defection has increased his power.