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In reply to the discussion: Joe Manchin announces he is opposed to DC statehood [View all]Celerity
(43,349 posts)33. it would be more interesting if they backed up that claim with some evidence
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Oh well Biden should see if he can one to two Republicans to vote on his side
MisterNiceKitty
Apr 2021
#5
Exactly. His power derives from a divided Senate. And power is all he cares about.
lagomorph777
May 2021
#55
He's taken over the Susan Collins position and his flexing his power and seeking attention.
TheBlackAdder
Apr 2021
#27
there is NO constitutional amendment requirement standing in the way of making DC a state.
Celerity
Apr 2021
#26
he is playing disinfo games, the constitution is clear as a freshly washed window on it
Celerity
May 2021
#42
And not only is he false in his reasons, but his obstructionism is immensely harmful to our party &
Celerity
May 2021
#45
'it is what it is' is usually capitulation, resignation, and acceptance of defeat
Celerity
May 2021
#47
Highly, highly doubtful that we get 10 Rethugs to cross lines on most of those, and what about the
Celerity
May 2021
#49
If they are, we and the nation are in truly dire straits, we will very likely get smashed in the
Celerity
May 2021
#53
hard to pass laws when most things of import that aren't reconciliation-eligible will not see a vote
Celerity
May 2021
#56
THIS! 👍 Manchin is doing this to hold onto the power and attention he craves. Self-Serving Act!
TheBlackAdder
Apr 2021
#28
So he wants to change the rules in the middle of the game in a way that disadvantages only DC?
Bleacher Creature
Apr 2021
#7
He may have a "D" behind his name but he isn't "one of ours" by any stretch. n/t
SheilaAnn
Apr 2021
#9
it is not necessary to have a constitutional amendment to admit a new state.... nt
msongs
Apr 2021
#11
Or West Virginia being carved out of Virginia in the middle of the Civil War.
Efilroft Sul
May 2021
#34
Yep. I suppose I should've added that DC's entry to the Union would be less dubious than WV's.
Efilroft Sul
May 2021
#37
He's not this dumb, he is lying, he has other reasons to oppose DC statehood...
Humanist_Activist
Apr 2021
#20