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72. And among the poorest in America, at that.

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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