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Bettie

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92. But we also need less Susan Collins

Fri Apr 12, 2019, 08:36 AM

Apr 2019

and he's working toward her keeping that seat in the R column.

Is it really too much to ask that even if he votes against us quite frequently, he could just not offer aid to the other side's reelection bids? Apparently, it is and if he does campaign for her, she wins and we are one seat sort of the majority...well, we're supposed to say "Good job Joe!", right?

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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