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In reply to the discussion: Joe Manchin is comfy [View all]PatrickforB
(15,321 posts)11. There was a piece in Rolling Stone, I think, that highlighted the
almost complete corruption of this man. Though he has a (D) behind his name, he really doesn't seem to even care about the Democratic agenda. Climate change, his vote AGAINST codifying the right to abortions, his refusal to lower the age of Medicare eligibility - we must always judge politicians on what they DO, not what they say.
He says he is a Democrat, but he has also said (October 2021) he would be happy to switch to independent if he 'made Democrats uncomfortable.' But, at that time, he claimed he would still 'caucus with the Democrats,' just like Bernie and Angus King.
Right. Well, you be the judge concerning his character, or lack thereof.
What's that about 'if it quacks like a duck...?'
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Joe Manchin aka GOP, pretty reliably! Votes against whatever benefits the majority of the populace.
RKP5637
May 2022
#1
That's how McConnell, Paul & the like keep their jobs. Make the state dependent on them.
TheBlackAdder
May 2022
#16
Yep, bottomline, power and money for them and F the rest. And they keep the people ignorant
RKP5637
May 2022
#19
And no judges not to mention threatening to shut down the government and let
Demsrule86
May 2022
#29
No Democrat except Manchin can win a General...that is madess. We need more Democrats
Demsrule86
May 2022
#30
This is what is wrong with some ...they seem to hate Manchin who votes with us most of
Demsrule86
May 2022
#31
Seriously, we would lose the majority and he votes with us most of the time...I suggest you
Demsrule86
May 2022
#25
I just add him to my "always somebody that fucks up everything" list. Always.....
walkingman
May 2022
#10
He will not switch parties. And if we pick up to seats ...it wouldn't matter.
Demsrule86
May 2022
#26
Same, and we wouldn't confirm judges if there were no (D) next to Manchin's name
Alhena
May 2022
#21
He has voted for every judge and we do need him...even if we get more Democrats.
Demsrule86
May 2022
#28
She started out a s fucking Green...enough said. She is a Democrat and she voted for the
Demsrule86
May 2022
#27
There are 47 Republican senators from states that are bluer than West Virginia
BlueCheeseAgain
May 2022
#34
That is absoutely correct...clearly, you have a great deal of brains and common sense...
Demsrule86
May 2022
#36