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BobTheSubgenius

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49. How do I phrase this without breaking the rule about criticizing a Democrat?

Wed Feb 24, 2021, 11:13 PM

Feb 2021

Well, I can start by suggesting that her apparent greed and gouging are not what we'd hope for in the best traditions of the party.

Perhaps she is a product of upbringing? That's possible, but obviously, I don't know. I will say that I'm not overwhelmingly enthusiastic about their work up to now.

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Does this explain Senator Manchin? [View all] Popcorn 51 Feb 2021 OP

Could be. Stinky The Clown Feb 2021 #1

Here's more info about the lovely daughter with a $19 MILLION salary groundloop Feb 2021 #24

From the NY Times - Popcorn 51 Feb 2021 #31

Might be an 'excuse' in his 'mind.' elleng Feb 2021 #2

Op there it is kimbutgar Feb 2021 #3

Certainly plausible AKwannabe Feb 2021 #4

Aahhh there it is -- spite and revenge for his daughter being truthfully called out for her ancianita Feb 2021 #5

Manchin is probably the last remaining Dixiecrat. tiredtoo Feb 2021 #6

Or replace him. Or get more Dem Senators wnylib Feb 2021 #9

The last option is probably the most realistic one. Salviati Feb 2021 #12

DC and Puerto Rico first up. SleeplessinSoCal Feb 2021 #15

Haha Bucky Feb 2021 #27

land mass vs population vs politics. SleeplessinSoCal Feb 2021 #33

Texas is too big. Should be wnylib Feb 2021 #50

Can't be done until we have emough wnylib Feb 2021 #51

Will not be replaced in WVA. It's Manchin or no one on the Dem side. Tommymac Feb 2021 #47

No one voting for Joe Manchin gives a flying **** about Neera Tanden (n/m) BradAllison Feb 2021 #16

Totally forgot about that link. Brush Bunny Feb 2021 #7

I don't know if that's the reason or not MustLoveBeagles Feb 2021 #8

Manchin's daughter in the middle of "epi-pen price gouging". Oh my! oasis Feb 2021 #10

So depressing how we have such a vile and corrupt country. Pepsidog Feb 2021 #11

Distressing. live love laugh Feb 2021 #19

Probably didn't help her nomination nt Azathoth Feb 2021 #13

Interesting relayerbob Feb 2021 #14

Of course dalton99a Feb 2021 #17

Bingo...............you nailed it............ turbinetree Feb 2021 #18

ditto Bucky Feb 2021 #28

I am still relying on 15 yr old epipens cuz of him...................................... alittlelark Feb 2021 #20

Do you think they still work? Because I have a couple where the color has Maraya1969 Feb 2021 #46

Reading her bio in that article is sickening. One of many reasons we can't have nice things. KY_EnviroGuy Feb 2021 #21

Occams Razor says Nope! it's about peacocking for swing voters zaj Feb 2021 #22

I don't see Occam's Razor here Bucky Feb 2021 #25

VERY nice way to put that,zaj! calimary Feb 2021 #29

I wonder if and when he will have cartoon on it turbinetree Feb 2021 #30

What is odd about Manchin objecting to Neera Tanden JonLP24 Feb 2021 #35

I don't agree that progressives don't want her. Turin_C3PO Feb 2021 #45

Maybe if this was publicized more right now he would want to... LiberalFighter Feb 2021 #23

They're all so gross. Grifting ass family. Fuck 'em. And feel free to delete this. Lots Guy Whitey Corngood Feb 2021 #26

Maybe Joe Biden could ask Joe Manchin....... KS Toronado Feb 2021 #32

+1 dalton99a Feb 2021 #37

Joe wouldn't do that. Merrick would. Marcuse Feb 2021 #41

Bingo #2 Trust_Reality Feb 2021 #34

To be fair to him the glass is half-full. Tommymac Feb 2021 #48

republican spy & sympathizer . monkeyman1 Feb 2021 #36

Rachel needs to do another segment on this LetMyPeopleVote Feb 2021 #38

Manchen should recuse himself LetMyPeopleVote Feb 2021 #39

How would his recusal lead to getting the 50 votes for confirmation? MichMan Feb 2021 #40

Tanden loses 49-50. She needs Manchin's vote. Marcuse Feb 2021 #42

It explains (does not excuse) his position on Tanden. lagomorph777 Feb 2021 #43

Sounds like a conflict of interest to me Blue Owl Feb 2021 #44

How do I phrase this without breaking the rule about criticizing a Democrat? BobTheSubgenius Feb 2021 #49