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George II

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30. So far this session (200+ votes) he's voted with us ALL of the time, which is more than we can say..

Thu May 27, 2021, 11:25 AM

May 2021

...about some long-time Senators.

Your initial point is so important - he's in a conservative state. With all the criticism that gets thrown at him, no one has ever come up with another Democrat who could win in West Virginia.

If they don't like him, they should tell us with whom we replace him.

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Statement from Joe Manchin on the Jan 6 Commission and Mitch McConnell: [View all] George II May 2021 OP

So after careful consideration I am deciding to vote to eliminate the filibuster. Right? Walleye May 2021 #1

Let's hope so. Otherwise the commission is dead. And Manchin is dead to me. lagomorph777 May 2021 #38

And maybe American democracy is dead Walleye May 2021 #49

Not maybe. lagomorph777 May 2021 #52

It took Manchin this long to see the republican shtick? PSPS May 2021 #2

He always saw it, why is he now being public about it? Irish_Dem May 2021 #4

He needed political cover with his voters. He believes he has it now. Xipe Totec May 2021 #46

Thank goodness. About time. Irish_Dem May 2021 #47

+1, okay ... uponit7771 May 2021 #50

Means absolutely nothing if he won't budge on getting rid of the filibuster. brush May 2021 #3

since when did this guy become palsywalsy with the rqn party and become a AllaN01Bear May 2021 #5

WV went to Trump by 40 points mahina May 2021 #14

So far this session (200+ votes) he's voted with us ALL of the time, which is more than we can say.. George II May 2021 #30

That really is the key point, isn't it? BobTheSubgenius May 2021 #33

Careful, Joe. Walking that fence can be awfully painful if you slip. Buns_of_Fire May 2021 #6

Joe Manchin should talk less and do more. Autumn May 2021 #7

He Will Need To Back That With A Vote, Sir The Magistrate May 2021 #8

He's waiting to see what he "gets" for his cooperation. nt Progressive Jones May 2021 #9

He's not "waiting" for anything. So far this session, in 213 votes, he's voted with Democrats and... George II May 2021 #23

That's what I think also. He's using all this for political leverage. patphil May 2021 #27

By the time he gets whatever he wants it could be to late. Ka-Dinh Oy May 2021 #34

Could not agree more DENVERPOPS May 2021 #35

He probably will. So far this session he has a 100% rating for voting with President Biden.... George II May 2021 #16

Blah, blah, blah... Wounded Bear May 2021 #10

In case you don't have a chance to read up thread mahina May 2021 #53

Look. Just maybe a predicate needed to be established. Dems doing all they can to give the GOP Ninga May 2021 #11

Manchin is our Collins. NCDem47 May 2021 #12

Collins is more reliably Reptilian than Manchin is Democratic. lagomorph777 May 2021 #39

I think so, too. It's a message being crafted for the next spooky3 May 2021 #15

I think all of us are worn down and cynical that positive outcomes are remotely possible. We've Ninga May 2021 #19

Agreed nt spooky3 May 2021 #21

As I've noted elsewhere here, Manchin is being criticized for the way some THINK he may vote.... George II May 2021 #17

Agree. Ninga May 2021 #20

Thanks. I wanted to put cold hard numbers to the fact that Manchin is a reliable Democratic vote. George II May 2021 #25

Then why did he originally come out against Progressive Jones May 2021 #37

+1 spooky3 May 2021 #22

Just as the Republicans live in fear of losing an election, world wide wally May 2021 #13

He'll probably lose anyway if Gov. Justice runs against him Walleye May 2021 #51

I would trade Manchin for Marsha Blackburn redstateblues May 2021 #18

Is there anything you can do about it, Sen. Manchin? gratuitous May 2021 #24

All noise, no signal. Raven123 May 2021 #26

That means there's no excuse for Joe not to eliminate the filibuster blueinredohio May 2021 #28

Manchin continually poses for his statue. jaxexpat May 2021 #29

Thanks for next to nothing, Manchin. As usual. (nt) Paladin May 2021 #31

That man needs to be replaced, immediately True Blue American May 2021 #32

Agree 100% duforsure May 2021 #41

got a feeling a lot of republican's will be shown the door in " 22" !! monkeyman1 May 2021 #36

Exit, or Enter? lagomorph777 May 2021 #40

" Exit " - everybody should be fed with ol' moscow mitch bull shit !! monkeyman1 May 2021 #42

Now allow the infrastructure bill to pass Johonny May 2021 #43

It is a Republican tradition to blanket the nation in lies, like all those WMD's back in 2003, ShazamIam May 2021 #44

Joe tagged Mitch. hay rick May 2021 #45

Mitch has been on the floor True Blue American May 2021 #48

Great, Joe now kill the filibuster and get Sinema on board. Hassler May 2021 #54

Manchin saying he is not ready to blow up the country by removing the filibuster... WyattKansas May 2021 #55