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Honeycombe8

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23. I'm not so sure it'd be helpful to Collins to have a Democrat endorse her.

Thu Apr 11, 2019, 05:01 PM

Apr 2019

He's right in that there are worse people who could be Senator for Maine.

But stating that you are basically endorsing a Republican at this time in history seems to be misreading the country. And isn't helpful. She ensured Kavanaugh would become a S.Ct. Justice. Is that what Manchin supports?

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.@Sen_JoeManchin: "I would go up and campaign for Susan Collins... [View all] demmiblue Apr 2019 OP

I know we have a vomit emoji . . . hatrack Apr 2019 #1

He is Vomit personified trueblue2007 Apr 2019 #12

DINOmite! ProudLib72 Apr 2019 #2

?????????????????????????????? bluestarone Apr 2019 #3

I don't think that would help her JI7 Apr 2019 #4

Maybe that's what Joe has in mind? lagomorph777 Apr 2019 #20

You are probably correct Freethinker65 Apr 2019 #54

It would Polybius Apr 2019 #94

what a surprise.... shanny Apr 2019 #5

But, Machin is STILL held in higher esteem by many here than Bernie!!! Figure that one out!!! InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #58

that's because shanny Apr 2019 #69

He's officially a member of the Democratic party... Crunchy Frog Apr 2019 #70

Which one didn't vote for Russian sanctions? dansolo Apr 2019 #90

Quick, someone find a Republican Senator saying the same thing about a Democrat BeyondGeography Apr 2019 #6

I think the last time I heard a Republican Senator... sacto95834 Apr 2019 #64

well, McCain did tell that tea-bagger lady that Obama was not a terrorist. CharleyDog Apr 2019 #84

Every time I watch the tape, I still cringe a bit SoCalDem Apr 2019 #87

The lady said he was Muslim JonLP24 Apr 2019 #89

In case you haven't noticed the Gop have an easier time getting and keeping a Demsrule86 Apr 2019 #81

So let's prop them up in swing states? BeyondGeography Apr 2019 #82

I'm thankful to an extent that he is a Dem., but dewsgirl Apr 2019 #7

But-but-but, he has a D after his name, so its okay. vsrazdem Apr 2019 #8

Senator Manchin, Leader Schumer is holding on line one. Funtatlaguy Apr 2019 #9

I'd say what I think but I'd just get kicked out again... CanonRay Apr 2019 #10

Fuck him and her. TeamPooka Apr 2019 #11

Thank goodness this POS advocates for Republicans. theaocp Apr 2019 #13

he has no idea how a Collins opponent would do in the senate. none. no one does. Kurt V. Apr 2019 #14

Manchin would be too conservative for southern Maine Soxfan58 Apr 2019 #15

Is this the "circular fire squad" that Obama was warning about? Yavin4 Apr 2019 #16

that was young progressives. you know, exactly like manchin Kurt V. Apr 2019 #33

This should be the last straw with this guy standingtall Apr 2019 #17

Yeah -- but he counts toward reaching a majority which means bye bye McTurtle. hedda_foil Apr 2019 #26

Is he a nut job? BlueJac Apr 2019 #18

Maine can do a lot better than Collins. bluedigger Apr 2019 #19

Where is the 'all about the MATH' crowd? melman Apr 2019 #21

Which is meaningless, Demsrule86 Apr 2019 #41

How so? melman Apr 2019 #42

We need him to help us get a majority. We need a majority to confirm judges. Demsrule86 Apr 2019 #45

But what he's pledging to do will potentially keep that from happening melman Apr 2019 #47

I would bet he doesn't do it...but even if he did it wouldn't help her. Demsrule86 Apr 2019 #76

"I would bet he doesn't do it" melman Apr 2019 #77

Past talk and actions. Demsrule86 Apr 2019 #79

Past talk and actions indicate the opposite melman Apr 2019 #80

Not true. But we need Manchin and others like him or we will never have a majority Demsrule86 Apr 2019 #83

But we also need less Susan Collins Bettie Apr 2019 #92

Absolutely. It is the only way to take the Senate but some won't like the impact Demsrule86 Apr 2019 #93

He votes for Barr, he votes for Bernhardt, he supports Susan Fucking Collins hatrack Apr 2019 #48

He could be the 51st senator. It is that close in 20. Demsrule86 Apr 2019 #75

Or he could be the 50th Bettie Apr 2019 #95

If Manchin were to campaign for Collins Demsrule86 Apr 2019 #96

Here. He is still a D and swells the numbers. treestar Apr 2019 #61

But what good does it do to 'swell the number' in WV melman Apr 2019 #68

He we won't help her but he is a Democrat and could help us get a majority, Demsrule86 Apr 2019 #78

The bigger the Senate representation the better. treestar Apr 2019 #97

Okay melman Apr 2019 #98

How much help is he? treestar Apr 2019 #99

knock yourself out with "Aunt Lydia", bro. deminks Apr 2019 #22

I'm not so sure it'd be helpful to Collins to have a Democrat endorse her. Honeycombe8 Apr 2019 #23

"She ensured Kavanaugh would become a S.Ct. Justice. Is that what Manchin supports?" melman Apr 2019 #28

Really jdu Apr 2019 #24

West Virginians would do so much better by almost any measure with a real progressive Democrat. hedda_foil Apr 2019 #25

I'm not sure a real progressive can win there. bearsfootball516 Apr 2019 #29

Why not try running a true progressive there and see what happens? Yavin4 Apr 2019 #35

Because we need senate seats and we will lose ....seriously look at Demsrule86 Apr 2019 #40

So then why is Joe Manchin campaigning for a Republican Yavin4 Apr 2019 #50

He is trying to look bipartisan to west Virginia. Voters...doubt he will do it, Demsrule86 Apr 2019 #74

They did try running a true progressive there. bearsfootball516 Apr 2019 #53

That's a true test? Yavin4 Apr 2019 #57

It's the best bet they'll get. Can't run in the general unless you win the primary. bearsfootball516 Apr 2019 #59

A progressive Democrat had no chance of winning election. Demsrule86 Apr 2019 #46

They like their black lung and opioids. Crunchy Frog Apr 2019 #71

Of course he would Bettie Apr 2019 #27

He voted to confirm Barr. nt Snotcicles Apr 2019 #30

He just now voted to confirm Bernhardt, too hatrack Apr 2019 #31

Post removed Post removed Apr 2019 #32

When our beloved, dear Democratic Senate leaders tell us why we cannot stop... Yavin4 Apr 2019 #34

Why is he a Democrat NastyRiffraff Apr 2019 #36

Untrue. Without his vote the ACA would be gone. Demsrule86 Apr 2019 #38

No they can't do better. Demsrule86 Apr 2019 #39

You think we can do better in West Virginia? Demsrule86 Apr 2019 #37

Than someone willing to openly campaign for Republicans? theaocp Apr 2019 #43

I don't care. He votes with us . I am willing to bet he doesn't. We need warm bodies to take the Demsrule86 Apr 2019 #44

Who would that be? treestar Apr 2019 #62

Your guess is as good as mine. theaocp Apr 2019 #65

We need people from W VA to opine on this treestar Apr 2019 #66

Well we can't and it is one more member to bet us a majority and rid ourselves of McConnell. Demsrule86 Apr 2019 #72

As bad as Sen. Byrd was loyalsister Apr 2019 #67

And that was back when Democrats won west Virginia.we need all the Senators we can Demsrule86 Apr 2019 #73

And.... loyalsister Apr 2019 #88

Chances are he will run for Governor in doc03 Apr 2019 #49

Oh, Joe, why don't you go wait for Godot somewhere? DFW Apr 2019 #51

Because the people of WV love Sue Collins no doubt. JDC Apr 2019 #52

Right there at the nexus of dip and shit... dchill Apr 2019 #55

OMFG!!! TruckFump Apr 2019 #56

How special. Solly Mack Apr 2019 #60

I've heard that like calls to like! 50 Shades Of Blue Apr 2019 #63

Okay. So we can't do any better than Manchin in WV. I still believe we can do bullwinkle428 Apr 2019 #85

FYI, Manchin's statement, if made here, would be a violation of DU TOS. TeamPooka Apr 2019 #86

If you're supposed to keep your friends close ... DirtEdonE Apr 2019 #91