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Polybius

(15,235 posts)
Tue Feb 23, 2021, 12:09 AM Feb 2021

Joe Manchin Throws Another Wrench Into Joe Biden's Nominees, Not Sold on HHS Pick Becerra [View all]

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Source: Newsweek

Criticism of Health and Human Services Secretary nominee Xavier Becerra is largely coming from the Republican side of the aisle but at least one Democrat, Senator Joe Manchin, isn't sold on President Joe Biden's pick.

Confirming Biden's Cabinet picks requires a simple majority in the Senate, which Democrats have with the support of the two independents that caucus with them. However, there is no wiggle room, and Manchin opposing any of Biden's nominees creates a need for Republican support, an uphill battle for some of his picks.

Manchin's spokesperson, Sam Runyon, told the National Review on Monday that the West Virginia senator hasn't decided if he will support Becerra's nomination. His hearings are set to begin on Tuesday and Republicans are likely to target him for his pro-choice record, opposition to President Donald Trump and support for Medicare for All.

"Curiously, the president's candidate to run the Department of Health and Human Services is the famously partisan attorney general of California," Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said in a floor speech in January. "His recent experience in health policies seems largely limited to promoting abortion-on-demand and suing groups like the Little Sisters of the Poor, which dare to live out their religious convictions."

Read more: https://www.newsweek.com/joe-manchin-throws-another-wrench-joe-bidens-nominees-not-sold-hhs-pick-becerra-1571101



So Manchin's spokesperson is talking to far-right National Review?
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Manchin is on a power trip Skittles Feb 2021 #1
Seems he wants to join the GOP onetexan Feb 2021 #33
Conservative obstruction has no place in our party. Magoo48 Feb 2021 #39
I wish he'd be honest about that and join. apnu Feb 2021 #48
My biggest fear mountain grammy Feb 2021 #52
Schumer needs to get him under control. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Feb 2021 #53
Yup, he is taking advantage of the split JI7 Feb 2021 #36
WHAT THE CRAP does Manchin want? I am beginning to be not so fond of him. Trueblue1968 Feb 2021 #37
I have Rebl2 Feb 2021 #65
The administration did go after him... appmanga Feb 2021 #51
He needs to be investigated, the GOP knows he is easy prey and they are going after him Escurumbele Feb 2021 #58
Manchin is hustling for a quid pro quo dlk Feb 2021 #2
Yeah, he wants something PatSeg Feb 2021 #16
Seems obvious to me dlk Feb 2021 #72
Joe Manchin is a DINO RainCaster Feb 2021 #3
Of course, but he can't be Polybius Feb 2021 #7
it's bright red because, like a lot of red states it's a talk radio state. manchin needs to get certainot Feb 2021 #24
This mezame Feb 2021 #50
For right now, PatSeg Feb 2021 #17
Joe really likes the attention and the all you can eat Buffett tickets from the lobbyist Under The Radar Feb 2021 #4
Kickin' with disgust! Faux pas Feb 2021 #5
who would collude with mcconnell to block nominees? nobody I know of one hopes nt msongs Feb 2021 #6
What the fuck is his problem? You support the nominations of the leader of your party. I can catbyte Feb 2021 #8
I never thought of that Polybius Feb 2021 #10
Agreed ....................... turbinetree Feb 2021 #12
He comes with a price. Gore1FL Feb 2021 #9
He is not a decent person. DURHAM D Feb 2021 #11
Sounds like he's getting ready to join the Republicans. RandySF Feb 2021 #13
Kinda curious the three people he has opposed, or may oppose, are non-whites... Drunken Irishman Feb 2021 #14
Neera Tanden and Xavier Becerra are the only two that I know of that have been mentioned Polybius Feb 2021 #18
Yup. Drunken Irishman Feb 2021 #20
Yes Akakoji Feb 2021 #35
And Gorsuch. N/T OneCrazyDiamond Feb 2021 #74
Bingo, it's a dogwhistle. radius777 Feb 2021 #31
Yet he voted to confirm Jeff Sessions. ForgoTheConsequence Feb 2021 #38
Precisely. -NT- jayfish Feb 2021 #70
There is a lovable Ted Cruz-like quality to the guy dalton99a Feb 2021 #15
Sounds like Manchin's getting chummy with the domestic terrorists... Blue Owl Feb 2021 #19
Ugh...he's turning into Joe Lieberman 2.0. LudwigPastorius Feb 2021 #21
actually while a Senator Lieberman was never this bad dsc Feb 2021 #41
And this will win him exactly how many votes in West Virginia?? NT Bleacher Creature Feb 2021 #22
The Trend Is Troubling DallasNE Feb 2021 #23
He's just swinging his dick at this point. Wait til he sees it work out for him. Then lookout. Midnight Writer Feb 2021 #25
Reason we need to elect more dems to the Senate in 2022 vercetti2021 Feb 2021 #26
Oh why doesn't he just switch sides then LittleGirl Feb 2021 #27
FJM JusticeForAll Feb 2021 #28
Honestly I think Biden should've picked a doctor or medical expert to run Health & Human Services. Liberty Belle Feb 2021 #29
So what! It would be wise for Manchin to do what he has to do to keep that seat! Firebrand Gary Feb 2021 #30
I know, right? Why do people act to HORRIFIED and SHOCKED at Joe Manchin... NurseJackie Feb 2021 #47
Time for a talk between the Joes PJMcK Feb 2021 #32
The best way to deal with Manchin is 2022 by controlling the Senate by more than two votes still_one Feb 2021 #34
At least. But I'm hoping for more. I just hope that "liberal" groups like "Justice Democrats" and... NurseJackie Feb 2021 #46
I agree Jackie still_one Feb 2021 #57
So if he switches parties, does McConnell take over? AnnaLee Feb 2021 #40
Why leap to crackpot conspiracy theories? brooklynite Feb 2021 #42
Yawn. NurseJackie Feb 2021 #45
Post removed Post removed Feb 2021 #43
Well, that's disappointing. But I'm still THRILLED that he's one of ours... a Democrat! NurseJackie Feb 2021 #44
+1 OhioTim Feb 2021 #49
Let's hope so. n/t PatrickforB Feb 2021 #62
from this dem. senator(small s intentional) llashram Feb 2021 #54
Just more minority rule... Jon King Feb 2021 #55
So, what kind of "deal" for WV is Manchin wanting to extort from Biden by opposing his nominees? Texin Feb 2021 #56
If Manchin obstructs Biden, his senate career will end in 2024. No matter what party he's in. Nt Fiendish Thingy Feb 2021 #59
Well, I'm sure a donor, and have been known to support candidates in other states besides PatrickforB Feb 2021 #61
Why do you say that? Polybius Feb 2021 #75
Manchin is not up for reelection until 2024. So whatever you think of the guy, PatrickforB Feb 2021 #60
Well, he didn't say he was going to be a no vote, he just wants to wait for the hearing to decide yaesu Feb 2021 #63
Manchin is the new Joe Lieberman utopian Feb 2021 #64
Shun the fucker. Give him a hockey check up against the Hallway wall... Hotler Feb 2021 #66
No comment. Politicub Feb 2021 #67
Another failure of minority rule Grins Feb 2021 #68
Can Biden not install her as 'Acting'? Would she not have the same authority? Scalded Nun Feb 2021 #69
Time to expand our Senate majority BlueIdaho Feb 2021 #71
I hope Schumer is talking to Murkowski and Sasse about leaving the R Party Sibelius Fan Feb 2021 #73
After a review by forum hosts....LOCKING Omaha Steve Feb 2021 #76
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