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3. Manchin is not qualified to be the Energy Secretary.

Reply to Miles Archer (Original post)

Fri Aug 11, 2017, 06:34 PM

Aug 2017

No more than Rick Perry is. Neither one of them knows anything about nuclear physics. Or physics of any kind. The last Energy Secretary was a seasoned doctorate-level nuclear physicist. Manchin seems to be more intelligent and open to actual facts in the decision process. It is my hope that he would know better than to accept such a job offer.

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TrumpCare could pass if Joe Manchin agrees to take Rick Perry's job [View all] Miles Archer Aug 2017 OP

That would be a step down for him in a dead end administration itsrobert Aug 2017 #1

He shouldn't but you can never trust that dude Thrill Aug 2017 #14

We have no idea what's been said to him or what has been promised Miles Archer Aug 2017 #19

His big announcement Clarity2 Aug 2017 #27

This is perhaps the Press Conference Mon.. HipChick Aug 2017 #2

That's the conclusion Rachel Maddow came to last night. Miles Archer Aug 2017 #20

Manchin is not qualified to be the Energy Secretary. raging moderate Aug 2017 #3

What's in it for him ? Granted he's up for re-election in 2018, and 70 in 2 weeks time but still OnDoutside Aug 2017 #4

Does that matter to Trump? mwooldri Aug 2017 #5

Not qualified? HipChick Aug 2017 #22

he's a coal guy - and trump has made promises to the coal community DrDan Aug 2017 #25

Last two actually exboyfil Aug 2017 #32

At first greeny2323 Aug 2017 #6

Rachel reported that Manchin said he hasn't spoken with the administration about this move eleny Aug 2017 #9

Thanks! greeny2323 Aug 2017 #10

I'm with you on that! eleny Aug 2017 #11

I heard her say he hadn't spoken to him "recently" which tells me that he has spoken to KewlKat Aug 2017 #18

He met with Trump during transition. Justice Aug 2017 #29

From Bloomberg: Miles Archer Aug 2017 #21

Jesus. That really would be a cagey move. I hope JoeManch would not accept. fishwax Aug 2017 #7

Then, Manchin, a Dem, would be responsible for the demise of the ACA eleny Aug 2017 #8

How can Perry move to the AG's office without a law degree? Glimmer of Hope Aug 2017 #12

He's energy secretary in spite of not being smart enough to screw in a lightbulb mythology Aug 2017 #13

Yeah so he can be a paralegal but he can't practice law. Glimmer of Hope Aug 2017 #16

I'd never trust Manchin. Hieronymus Aug 2017 #15

I'm thinking that if this happened, more gop would vote no on repeal. lindysalsagal Aug 2017 #17

I agree. yardwork Aug 2017 #23

Unless another Repub flips. MoonRiver Aug 2017 #24

that's the whole point spanone Aug 2017 #26

The Irony of this is that WV residents will be the hardest hit from repeal of OC (NT) louis c Aug 2017 #28

And for many of them, even after they're either told they have no medical coverage, or the bills lindysalsagal Aug 2017 #30

They're willing to sacrifice their and their children's lives for fetuses! MoonRiver Aug 2017 #33

hes too smart for trumps tricks samnsara Aug 2017 #31