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Demsrule86

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19. NO, not in a state where Trump won by what 30 points and remains popular.
Sun Oct 7, 2018, 06:03 AM
Oct 2018

If WVA Democrats don't vote for him when a GOP is their only other option than they are foolish.

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Exactly. Manchin is an asshole but he must be re-elected. yardwork Oct 2018 #1
Well put Zambero Oct 2018 #2
Isn't Manchin the most powerful Democrat in Washington? nt doc03 Oct 2018 #4
Lol. Definitely not. yardwork Oct 2018 #6
I've been thinking that Dems have to win a net of 2 seats in the Senate but I'm thinking a net 3... In It to Win It Oct 2018 #12
I urge you to review the history of Joe effing LIEberman. shanny Oct 2018 #3
Perhaps he would not have been hellbent on revenge against us had he not been primaried. Demsrule86 Oct 2018 #7
jaysus H shanny Oct 2018 #8
With Lieberman's vote, we basically got a watered-down version of the healthcare system we wanted In It to Win It Oct 2018 #13
Lieberman removed the plan to lower the age of medicare eligibility to 55 Merlot Oct 2018 #14
Without his vote, we get nothing. Demsrule86 Oct 2018 #17
It is still BS in my book. vsrazdem Oct 2018 #5
Manchin is a Democrat...and unless he/she joins the party, they can't be considered a Democrat. Demsrule86 Oct 2018 #9
I've never complained about Bernie and I'm not complaining about Manchin's vote. Kaleva Oct 2018 #15
Sen. Sanders had infuriated me with his rhetoric...and I don't care for him ...but he votes with us Demsrule86 Oct 2018 #18
yeah he really don't stand for anything. rockfordfile Oct 2018 #10
Rosy speculation. JDC Oct 2018 #11
I'm not convinced him voting 'yes' was the most politically expedient thing to do. Garrett78 Oct 2018 #16
NO, not in a state where Trump won by what 30 points and remains popular. Demsrule86 Oct 2018 #19
He was asked that question and he denied it.... Joe941 Oct 2018 #20
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