Sen. Joe Manchin, key Democratic holdout on federal voting protections, coming to Texas for fundrais

[TexasTowelie]

Source: Texas Tribune

WASHINGTON - West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin — a key Democratic holdout over efforts to pass federal voting rights legislation — is expected to head to Texas on Friday for a fundraiser with a host committee that includes several wealthy Republican donors.

The fundraiser comes just a day after Manchin met with Texas House Democrats on Capitol Hill who are desperate for his support of the congressional efforts which could preempt the statewide GOP’s push to pass bills that would restrict voting access for Texans.

Manchin is also one of two Democratic senators, along with Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona, who have proven to be obstacles to moving voting rights legislation through the U.S. Senate. At the center of the impasse is their opposition to eliminating or changing the filibuster, which requires 60 senators to put a bill on the floor.

“We invite you to join us for a special evening supporting our friend, US Senator Joe Manchin,” according to the invitation’s cover letter, which went on to call Manchin “a longtime friend since his days as Governor of West Virginia.”

Read more: https://www.texastribune.org/2021/07/15/joe-manchin-texas-fundraiser-republicans/

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Full title: Sen. Joe Manchin, key Democratic holdout on federal voting protections, coming to Texas for fundraiser hosted by several GOP donors

[CrispyQ]

1. This is like spitting in our face.

What an asshole.

[Naio]

10. He infuriate me 😡

[FBaggins]

40. I hope that's all it is

and not a threat.

[CrispyQ]

41. You're thinking he might switch teams?

I hope he realizes if he did that he'd immediately become a big ZERO. No more media attention, no more Koch money. The only one who would pay him attention is McConnell, twisting his arm to keep him in line.

We need to make some serious changes if one man in congress can obstruct like we've seen over the past several years. This is just crazy. Our government is fucking broken.

[msongs]

2. on wonders how much he will raise...from republicans nt

[TheRealNorth]

8. That was my question....

Is his fundraising with Republican donors?

(Edit: near the bottom of the article, it says it is being organized by energy interests that donate almost exclusively to Republicans, so I have my answer)

[AllaN01Bear]

3. shows me that he is a false flag. hes a nard . (not a real dem)

[SharonClark]

4. That's a slap in the face to the brave Texas Dems who left the state over voting rights.

He's despicable.

[rockfordfile]

6. yep. It seems he doesn't support Americans right to vote.

[Phoenix61]

5. Wow! In case there was any doubt about his loyalties.

I’d say it’s pretty effing clear now. He’s a self-serving POS. When he votes with the Dems it’s because he thinks it’s good for him, not for his constituents, the party or even the country.

[turbinetree]

7. This is just f*cked up ......

[Lithos]

9. What I want to say would get this post pulled

Manchin - I am deeply hurt by you actions. It definitely makes me feel that you are not aligned with the work we're trying to achieve with Voting Rights in GOP gerrymandered states. I have to ask what are your priorities because I have a hard time seeing how hobnobbing with Texas GOP donors advances anything productive.

L-

[Deminpenn]

11. Biden nees to pick up the phone and tell Manchin

he needs him on this voting rights carve out to the fillibuster, no ifs, ands or buts.

And, hey, Dems can always re-instate the filibuster in a lame duck session if they lose the majority in 2022. Between now and then, though, they can accomplish a lot.

[Polybius]

35. And what exactly would that do?

He can't force him to vote to remove it.

[Deminpenn]

42. When the President of your own party asks something of you, very, very few

would say "no". I doubt Manchin is one of the exceptions.

[Polybius]

43. Do you have a link to back that up with?

I haven't heard anyone ever say that before.

[ForgoTheConsequence]

12. plz be nice guyz

we need him!


or something...

[Mr.Bill]

13. Butt...butt...butt...

He's the only Democrat on the planet that can get elected in West Virginia.

[rpannier]

23. With friends like him...

Don't worry though
The apologists will show up soon
He's become drunk on his power

[SMC22307]

31. Yep. I'm so fucking sick of hearing that...

especially on this board.

[SunImp]

37. The people that parrot that are nowhere to be found when threads like these pop up

[Greybnk48]

14. Wants some of that good old racist cash?

Why is he doing this?

[calimary]

30. Or is he thinking of defecting?

I'll bet they'll be blowing up his skirt trying to recruit him to switch parties.


Frankly, if I were in a position to spot a wavering CON, I'd be trying hard to recruit him or her to flip, too.

[Bayard]

15. I guess this is what he means

About Dems working with rethuglicans.

[Demnation]

16. Fundraising with Republicans at this particular time. And there you have it. Manchin the DINO.

[ladym55]

17. Follow the money ... eom

[Mr. Evil]

18. Hosted by oil billionaires and wealthy Republican donors.

One man. One person. One asshole is why we can't have nice things. One, god dammit! Someone needs to read him the riot act! Fuck him!

[Lemon Lyman]

19. Ugh

When I lay my head down on my pillow at night I dream of expanding our Democratic majorities and making this guy COMPLETELY FUGGING IRRELEVANT!

[calimary]

34. HELL YES!!!

It's absolutely URGENT that we elect more Dems to the Senate. If for NO OTHER REASON than to deny him this ego-power base. He's Mr. King-for-a-Day right now, complete with cardboard crown and curtain rod scepter.

[Corgigal]

21. Just doing

a home visit to Exxon. So nice he decided to visit. Exxon is playing hard ball, and isn’t even trying to be slick.

[GB_RN]

22. Optics, Optics, Optics

And through these lenses, there’s NO good way to see this.

[Evolve Dammit]

24. Fuck you Manchin. Join the GOP FCS. And enoy your lavish accomodations on behalf of fossil fuel co.

[Bettie]

25. He's just collecting all the cash he can

because, well, that's what he does.

Soon, he'll be able to retire and get a sweet lobbying gig as a reward for his service to the Republican Party.

[BradAllison]

26. The usual suspects can't say shit on this

They'll just be hitting "ALERT".

[cachukis]

27. Would that he was educating them that their time is running out.

A person of courage would die for his offspring. Proven, even in the world of slime. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/130110-cheaters-slime-mold-science-weird
Let us hope.

[bringthePaine]

28. oldest rule in the book: FOLLOW THE MONEY

[bullwinkle428]

29. Dear Joe Manchin - every last rich donor in Texas won't be enough to save your sad ass,

if and when the Repukes push through the legislation which will allow their little "star chambers" to determine the outcome of any election, and not the voters themselves.

[RVN VET71]

33. He's getting ready to come out of the closet

He’s made a calculated decision that the people in West Virginia who voted for him can go f**k themselves and is going to announce a switch in parties.

I have no proof of this. But I have sensed it coming for months. And now, with fascists inviting other fascists to come to a “special evening” to support their “longtime friend,” I think the handwriting on the wall is becoming bold enough for a blind man to read.

It is what it is.

[LudwigPastorius]

36. The balls on that MFer...

We rank and file Democrats won't forget this, Senator DINO.

[imavoter]

38. this is a POS move, considering he met yestderday with the black women that were protesting

and arrested in the Senate office building...again, just yesterday...

DICK. and not the good kind.

[OneCrazyDiamond]

39. Things like this make me think

Candidates should be allowed to raise money from folks who get to actually cast a vote in their election. If corporations have to be allowed to donate, then only the elections that apply to the headquarters. Not everywhere.