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NHDEMFORLIFE

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95. Right on

Fri Oct 5, 2018, 07:27 PM

Oct 2018

Disgraceful. If he is voting for The Robed Rapist motivated by political expediency, I can grumble over it but ultimately move along.
He insulted the woman. If he watched her testimony and truly believes she is confused, he is a damned fool.

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@Sen_JoeManchin said that he believes Dr. Blasey Ford was assaulted but thinks she's confused ... [View all] Donkees Oct 2018 OP

Translation k-dub Oct 2018 #1

And I like the Guy and am going to vote for him Wellstone ruled Oct 2018 #24

So disappointing... to say the least. InAbLuEsTaTe Oct 2018 #77

Just vote with the pukes and STFU please. kacekwl Oct 2018 #75

Manchin is confused HAB911 Oct 2018 #2

TRUTH MoonRiver Oct 2018 #13

+1 jalan48 Oct 2018 #47

Manchin is compromised. Orsino Oct 2018 #82

And Barfing Bart remembers everything perfectly BeyondGeography Oct 2018 #3

Dr. Ford is 100% positive it was Kavanaugh who attacked her. Glimmer of Hope Oct 2018 #4

Absofeckinglutely! arthritisR_US Oct 2018 #11

Not in the least... we know who's confused and it's certainly not Dr. Blasey-Ford. InAbLuEsTaTe Oct 2018 #78

I was the victim of an attempted molestation/assault at ages 5-6 maryellen99 Oct 2018 #5

A neighbor of my grandparents assaulted me and I was 8 years old. TruckFump Oct 2018 #23

I'm so sorry that happened to you nt maryellen99 Oct 2018 #27

Same to you, MaryEllen! TruckFump Oct 2018 #31

Thank You maryellen99 Oct 2018 #33

Very same thing happened to me. Teen next door to my grandmother .. when I was about 5 years old. YOHABLO Oct 2018 #56

Jump in the lake, like hell. pangaia Oct 2018 #61

... maryellen99 Oct 2018 #63

Thank you, too.... pangaia Oct 2018 #68

This message was self-deleted by its author InAbLuEsTaTe Oct 2018 #81

Let's hope the voters of WV are not as confused ProudLib72 Oct 2018 #6

Yeah, if he's going to vote yes with Republicans for something this ideologically fundamental ooky Oct 2018 #18

Manchin is a disgrace to the word "Democrat" HopeAgain Oct 2018 #7

This has always been a problem. WeekiWater Oct 2018 #8

In other words, Yes. n/t QC Oct 2018 #9

If that's true Dirty Socialist Oct 2018 #10

And have been since 2016 Fullduplexxx Oct 2018 #15

I'm just saying, we need that docu-drama so that statements like Manchin's Baitball Blogger Oct 2018 #12

... based on any facts or just political expediency? JudyM Oct 2018 #14

Just fucking weasel words so he can play both sides. What a bastard. nt. PearliePoo2 Oct 2018 #16

SO tired of this crap; just put up a solidly progressive candidate & see how easily we keep the seat InAbLuEsTaTe Oct 2018 #88

Wow, that's an appalling statement. I don't know how he could come to that assessment. Dr Ford OnDoutside Oct 2018 #17

Nothing confusing about Kavanaugh's angry tantrum last Thursday Martin Eden Oct 2018 #19

exactly! people are acting as if the standard is "rapist/non-rapist"; none of this makes any sense! anarch Oct 2018 #35

or I should say, "can be proven rapist" vs. not that n/t anarch Oct 2018 #36

Manchin knows Dr. Ford told the truth. TomSlick Oct 2018 #20

Fuck you, Joe Manchin!!!!!!!! TruckFump Oct 2018 #21

Don't see how Manchin's yes vote helps him. InAbLuEsTaTe Oct 2018 #84

It certainly doesn't help him with most Dems. EOM TruckFump Oct 2018 #92

Just fucking change parties already, will you? GoCubsGo Oct 2018 #22

This message was self-deleted by its author quadtetra Oct 2018 #25

My wife says the same thing - repeating the Republican propaganda. Drives me crazy! Doodley Oct 2018 #26

Can someone point me to a link or video or something of his statement? EarlG Oct 2018 #28

This might be one of his comments pulled from the hours of meetings with sexual assault survivors Donkees Oct 2018 #45

Some links: Donkees Oct 2018 #93

This message was self-deleted by its author Guy Whitey Corngood Oct 2018 #29

But even if that were true Turbineguy Oct 2018 #30

If he really said that, it's unforgivable. Autumn Oct 2018 #32

Beyond that... it's sickening! InAbLuEsTaTe Oct 2018 #85

Fuck him. BlueStater Oct 2018 #34

I wouldn't go that far, but, can appreciate the sentiment. Haven't been this bummed since Nov. 2016. InAbLuEsTaTe Oct 2018 #79

but but but standingtall Oct 2018 #37

Where is the link to the quote? Who did he say this to and when? BeckyDem Oct 2018 #38

Indefenseable if he said that standingtall Oct 2018 #39

Right wing talking point. He might as well move to the other side of the aisle. shraby Oct 2018 #40

You can't have it both ways... lame54 Oct 2018 #41

So plainly obvious... no wonder some don't get it. InAbLuEsTaTe Oct 2018 #89

Manchin just lost his Senate seat because Democrats will not show up to vote INdemo Oct 2018 #42

Sounds like Lindsay Graham. triron Oct 2018 #43

Link?? Why no link? More speculation to fill the void... Fred Sanders Oct 2018 #44

see post number 45 Donkees Oct 2018 #54

What Manchin is confused about is THE issue -- Kavanaugh inconsistencies stand as confused lies. ancianita Oct 2018 #46

Manchin is an asshole. In a sane world, he would represent the right wing. Garrett78 Oct 2018 #48

How the FUCK does he know if she was confused? BigDemVoter Oct 2018 #49

He doesn't know it. He doesn't even believe it. Goodheart Oct 2018 #52

There is ABSOLUTELY ZERO basis to believe that Dr. Ford's confused. Goodheart Oct 2018 #50

Aren't we done electing these Democrats who vote with Republicans on critical matters? pdsimdars Oct 2018 #51

A progressive candidate could EASILY take this seat. InAbLuEsTaTe Oct 2018 #86

And what is that even based on, Joe? world wide wally Oct 2018 #53

Hey y'all, we can't shit on him. Per TOS we've got to support him NightWatcher Oct 2018 #55

Link or it never happened. n/t Earth Bound Misfit Oct 2018 #57

Of COURSE she is confused. She's a woman.. pangaia Oct 2018 #58

was Manchin bdamomma Oct 2018 #59

Hope fellow Dems are seriously trying to educate this Dipshit Laura PourMeADrink Oct 2018 #60

Yup wryter2000 Oct 2018 #65

This is such a bullshit argument budkin Oct 2018 #62

The condescending bastard wryter2000 Oct 2018 #64

We had the hearings way too soon JonLP24 Oct 2018 #66

Confused is a hell of an insult. defacto7 Oct 2018 #67

Goddammit. He's using that as an excuse for voting Aye. Ilsa Oct 2018 #69

Manchin's Statement: ''I will vote to support Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh.'' Donkees Oct 2018 #70

How can he be a dem? luckykate54 Oct 2018 #71

He should really just stop talking at this point. TNLib Oct 2018 #72

Fuck him easttexaslefty Oct 2018 #73

Can we just dispense with the disillusioned73 Oct 2018 #74

And Manchin has a (D) behind his name. guillaumeb Oct 2018 #76

He's lying. n/t Orsino Oct 2018 #80

EXCUSE EXCUSE EXCUSE!! bluestarone Oct 2018 #83

Right on NHDEMFORLIFE Oct 2018 #95

This "confused" remark was not in Manchin's statement Jersey Devil Oct 2018 #87

See post 45. The 'Yes on Kavanaugh' statement was made hours later. Donkees Oct 2018 #91

If This Seat Is Lost In November.... LovingA2andMI Oct 2018 #90

Gains elsewhere, yes, that is the solution. OnDoutside Oct 2018 #94

FAWK HIM. a kennedy Oct 2018 #96