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37. Meet the new LIE-berman of the party!

Reply to ForgoTheConsequence (Original post)

Fri Jan 8, 2021, 02:32 PM

Jan 2021

I was afraid of this. And it will all go to Manchin's head.

He is now the KingMaker of the Senate. And he will revel in it for the next four years. Squeezing out pork for his district. And will be assuring his Republican friends that he has their back. No "socialist" legislation will get past him.

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Biden push for new stimulus checks runs into roadblock from key Democratic senator [View all] ForgoTheConsequence Jan 2021 OP

How do his constituents dweller Jan 2021 #1

And among the poorest in America, at that. sandensea Jan 2021 #72

Yeah really moose65 Jan 2021 #84

W. Va is so poor, in bad shape. What is going on there? empedocles Jan 2021 #2

long time blue dog democrat NHvet Jan 2021 #59

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Jan 2021 #3

Yep. A whiff of power. n/t Harker Jan 2021 #33

Just the beginning choie Jan 2021 #4

only need support of any 60 senators to do this beachbumbob Jan 2021 #5

Yeah, the problem before was McConnell TexasBushwhacker Jan 2021 #56

there is post where its stated if stimulus checks are part of reconciliation package, only 51 votes beachbumbob Jan 2021 #58

isn't West Virginia one of our poorest states.... dhill926 Jan 2021 #6

exactly DFW Jan 2021 #62

He's Faux pas Jan 2021 #7

Problem is kwolf68 Jan 2021 #28

Like I posted elsewhere....... MyOwnPeace Jan 2021 #82

Any "Jim Jeffords" types waiting in the wings... Garibaldista Jan 2021 #100

Very astute observation. reader1 Jan 2021 #85

Agreed. We need to let Biden get with him. mac56 Jan 2021 #88

Promise him six more lanes on the interstate bypass of Lewisburg Captain Zero Jan 2021 #106

So you would rather have the Dems stay as minority? Dopers_Greed Jan 2021 #29

It would be good for West Virginia voters if the Democratic Party actually delivered for them. UCmeNdc Jan 2021 #92

No, but a question how he interjects himself into things the democrats want. Seems to create Zipgun Jan 2021 #96

Unfortunately we need him now more than ever. At a minimum Biden will get his cabinet picks.... groundloop Jan 2021 #30

I wouldn't even count on him Mr.Bill Jan 2021 #48

Need to just come out with it Cirque du So-What Jan 2021 #8

*"Absolutely not. No. Getting people vaccinated, that's job No. 1," Manchin said elleng Jan 2021 #9

Really Manchin? This says your state's ahead of the vaccination game Backseat Driver Jan 2021 #95

He just seems dumb as a bag of hammers, and hammers are useful. Humanist_Activist Jan 2021 #109

What a suprise 4Q2u2 Jan 2021 #10

Soon as I saw the headline I knew it was going to be DINO Manchin AKing Jan 2021 #11

We used to have a bunch of infuriating DINOs. So we brilliantly primaried them all out. pnwmom Jan 2021 #38

I don't think it was primaries JonLP24 Jan 2021 #104

isn't there a way to remove him & get a REAL Democrat in there.. one who will work WITH Pres Biden? trueblue2007 Jan 2021 #76

What do you suppose Manchins "pork" request is??? n/t asiliveandbreathe Jan 2021 #12

THIS BumRushDaShow Jan 2021 #54

This is a great issue where we can do a lot of damage to Joe Manchin Mr. Sparkle Jan 2021 #13

Lets hope mitch resigns SheltieLover Jan 2021 #14

Prediction: if Dems pick up more Senate seats in 2022, Manchin will flip to GOP Fiendish Thingy Jan 2021 #15

I think he does it this term Polybius Jan 2021 #36

Post removed Post removed Jan 2021 #16

I think you should look up the definition of traitor DesertRat Jan 2021 #47

. johnp3907 Jan 2021 #51

Manchin will use his new obstruction power to get whatever he wants, is probably the Senator yaesu Jan 2021 #17

Well, that is disappointing... DemocraticPatriot Jan 2021 #18

There are probably a number of Repug senators Freddie Jan 2021 #19

I knew it was this sack of shit before I even read the article. n/t Stand and Fight Jan 2021 #20

He is as self serving as Trump and Cruz and Hawley. Needs to be publically shamed. Tommymac Jan 2021 #21

Didn't take long for Republican senator Manchin to show his colors lonely bird Jan 2021 #22

He's lifting his leg stillcool Jan 2021 #23

Work to get a Republican Senator then. gab13by13 Jan 2021 #24

I'll never trust Joe Manchin. mountain grammy Jan 2021 #25

140,000 jobs lost in December, and 9.8 million since February (NET job losses) progree Jan 2021 #26

Everytime Etherealoc1 Jan 2021 #27

Joe Lieberman redux shotten99 Jan 2021 #31

More like Zell Miller redux Polybius Jan 2021 #35

Point taken shotten99 Jan 2021 #45

Joe Manchin III, now the most important senator in America. n/t PoliticAverse Jan 2021 #32

Well, that didn't take very long Polybius Jan 2021 #34

Meet the new LIE-berman of the party! LiberalLovinLug Jan 2021 #37

He doesn't have a district moose65 Jan 2021 #83

Forgive me I'm Canadian LiberalLovinLug Jan 2021 #108

Every one of them is going to be taking a public vote thanks to our majority. pnwmom Jan 2021 #39

Yes, this nt stopwastingmymoney Jan 2021 #78

Who ever behind the scenes is managing the Democratic Party Dyedinthewoolliberal Jan 2021 #40

He's using GOP talking point of 'some people don't need checks' bucolic_frolic Jan 2021 #41

It's already means tested. ForgoTheConsequence Jan 2021 #44

I thought a few Republicans supported it. Flaleftist Jan 2021 #42

Dino. truthisfreedom Jan 2021 #43

May be time to change tactics GentleAlien Jan 2021 #46

He'd just filp to the GOP TimeToGo Jan 2021 #53

Did Manchin's big donors say no? jalan48 Jan 2021 #49

manchin sucks as bad as his uncle Marthe48 Jan 2021 #50

Because West Virginians don't need the money? IronLionZion Jan 2021 #52

Havent a few GOP Senators agreed with 2k checks? Do a STAND ALONE bill. oldsoftie Jan 2021 #55

Joe Biden's a nice guy, but he really needs to channel his inner LBJ with Manchin. LudwigPastorius Jan 2021 #57

Yes! Ford_Prefect Jan 2021 #63

Have Kamala kick his ass IronLionZion Jan 2021 #73

Should have guessed it would be Manchin. BlueIdaho Jan 2021 #60

Awww. Somebody thinks he's the new majority leader. TomDaisy Jan 2021 #61

With all due respect to Joe Manchin rburns24 Jan 2021 #64

It's West Virginia. Dems would lose the seat. scarletwoman Jan 2021 #67

Welcome to our DU family. Joe's use is that " D" after his name. Keep that in mind. niyad Jan 2021 #68

this moron is the new lieberman. Are there any GOP Senators willing to go Independent and caucus samsingh Jan 2021 #65

We are gonna have a few possible new friends across the aisle to blunt Manchin's bad leverage. FreepFryer Jan 2021 #66

Munching makes one thing he is not really a Democrat Escurumbele Jan 2021 #69

The Joe Manchin dance begins. sarcasmo Jan 2021 #70

If the GOP wanted to stick it to Democrats, they'd all jump on the $2,000 bandwagon ... marble falls Jan 2021 #71

WTF? Manchin has the poorest people in the country in his state! SunSeeker Jan 2021 #74

He is irrelevant beause several swing state Repubs are up in 2022. Jon King Jan 2021 #75

I don't think we need him for the stimulus. Some Republicans want this also. marie999 Jan 2021 #77

we can work on him RussBLib Jan 2021 #79

My idea is to start asap stopwastingmymoney Jan 2021 #80

Take away any Senate perks he has within the party. theaocp Jan 2021 #81

No they shouldn't Polybius Jan 2021 #101

Sorry, he doesn't rule the Senate. n/t theaocp Jan 2021 #102

Ok then enjoy Mitch as Majority Leader again Polybius Jan 2021 #107

I'm sure we could get Mitt or Collins aboard, it'll be fine. Tarc Jan 2021 #86

Haven't even Rebl2 Jan 2021 #87

WV seems to have a problem birdographer Jan 2021 #89

You know, a guy like Manchin might be responsive to a massive letter writing, telephone calling PatrickforO Jan 2021 #90

Oh yeah that guy Lulu KC Jan 2021 #91

We have to get rid of these worthless fucks d_b Jan 2021 #93

Maybe West Virginia should get the "McConnell Kentucky Treatment" Firebrand Gary Jan 2021 #94

Yet another Millionaire who doesn't want to help people in need usajumpedtheshark Jan 2021 #97

Just pay him off. Throw some bones to WV pfitz59 Jan 2021 #98

I think this is the right approach Politicub Jan 2021 #110

So then get busy working out a compromise, guys!!! Theres nothing magic about the Kashkakat v.2.0 Jan 2021 #99

Well, let's woo Murkowski. LisaM Jan 2021 #103

Wrong Yeehah Jan 2021 #105