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21. Yep, and it's also why neither will ever switch parties.

Fri Jan 21, 2022, 12:55 PM

Jan 2022

They lose the attention the minute they become backbenchers in the GOP.

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Robert Reich: Why Manchin and Sinema Came out Against Voting Rights [View all] Tommymac Jan 2022 OP

Basking in the warm love and praise of Republicans. Sickening Walleye Jan 2022 #1

Yep. FM123 Jan 2022 #2

People who vote in WV didn't pay for those adverts RainCaster Jan 2022 #7

Would be helpful to have good Dem candidates on hand to retain those seats. allegorical oracle Jan 2022 #11

"THIS" I believe DLCWIdem Jan 2022 #5

I was desperately hoping she'd change her mind Moebym Jan 2022 #19

Hey, it sucks to trust, and get your hopes up. calimary Jan 2022 #26

Becoming Powerful Makes You Less Empathetic zaj Jan 2022 #6

Like the kid acting up in school to get attention Freddie Jan 2022 #8

As PT Barnum said, "There's no such thing as bad publicity." nt Phoenix61 Jan 2022 #10

They got a little Trump dope in their blood... jcgoldie Jan 2022 #12

It has gone way beyond attention seeking. It is deliberate damage Irish_Dem Jan 2022 #14

Oh, yeah. There's always that, too. jaxexpat Jan 2022 #23

+1 TheFarseer Jan 2022 #22

Manchin's investments and profits from his coal interests Torchlight Jan 2022 #16

Assuming she's going to seek reelection Moebym Jan 2022 #20

I've thought that this was her strategy for a while now. Texin Jan 2022 #27

Disgraced, defeated Trumpsky wouldn't let democracy die. Harker Jan 2022 #18

Yep, and it's also why neither will ever switch parties. Bleacher Creature Jan 2022 #21