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sop

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10. If the people of W.Va. voted only for their economic interests, it would still be solidly blue.
Sun Jun 6, 2021, 11:49 AM
Jun 2021

Historically few states in the country have been damaged by corporate Republican policies as much as West Virginia. Unfortunately, too many working class and rural W.Va. voters have been bamboozled by all the usual media lies and appeals to racism.

Manchin could do so much for the working people of his state. Instead of showing his constituents the economic benefits of supporting Democratic party policies, Manchin would rather try to hang onto his job.

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My guess is the Koch Brothers and other republican donors. no_hypocrisy Jun 2021 #1
That's not a very tough guess. ananda Jun 2021 #22
Although he has filed for re-election, at this point his career is over. He is out the door in 2024. Fiendish Thingy Jun 2021 #2
He will have democracy in his hand when he goes. onecaliberal Jun 2021 #4
His consituents probably don't want *everyone* to have the ability to vote without obstruction. dawg Jun 2021 #3
This! Cracklin Charlie Jun 2021 #5
I don't get it. quaint Jun 2021 #6
i dont get it either. if anyone is gonna get screwed, it's him. mopinko Jun 2021 #9
His constituents. mahatmakanejeeves Jun 2021 #7
Yeah, if Manchin straight-up switches to R, the suitcases of cash stop coming. Girard442 Jun 2021 #8
yep, he would lose all power and become TxGuitar Jun 2021 #13
If the people of W.Va. voted only for their economic interests, it would still be solidly blue. sop Jun 2021 #10
Claims he wants Repukes to join "bipartisanship" - like *he* could be bipartisan with *DEMS* UTUSN Jun 2021 #11
Whomever pays him. He answers to money but should learn this lesson... Under The Radar Jun 2021 #12
He represents the fossil fuel industry. That's his main job. jalan48 Jun 2021 #14
I think people should be calling and emailing and tweeting at him, this question. Maraya1969 Jun 2021 #15
His donors..... nt Carlitos Brigante Jun 2021 #16
The little mind in his head. Xoan Jun 2021 #17
All the above, except for his constituents. If he cared about his constituents notpolltested Jun 2021 #18
What's his daughter up to? moondust Jun 2021 #19
Very interesting MoonRiver Jun 2021 #20
Heritage Foundation & Koch Nevilledog Jun 2021 #21
Who is the Grand Wazoo of the KKK these days? nt Roisin Ni Fiachra Jun 2021 #23
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