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10. Just get a deal done, and move to getting Democrats elected in 2022. We have reached a

Reply to Calista241 (Original post)

Thu Oct 21, 2021, 05:19 PM

Oct 2021

Point where this will start working against us. I hope it doesn’t negatively affect the Governor race in Virginia

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Scoop: "How about zero?" Manchin, Sanders get heated behind closed doors [View all] Calista241 Oct 2021 OP

What if Mr. L described the incident as 'some epic dick-wagging'? Hugh_Lebowski Oct 2021 #1

You mean it wasn't dweller Oct 2021 #3

Oh, they're related ... trust me (nt) Hugh_Lebowski Oct 2021 #6

I figured it would come to this. At a certain point "negotiating" becomes pestering & antagonizing... NurseJackie Oct 2021 #2

I hate what these people have done to me. BlueTsunami2018 Oct 2021 #4

Manchin wins, accept it and get what remains over the line asap. Then OnDoutside Oct 2021 #5

You are correct. NurseJackie Oct 2021 #7

Agree LoisB Oct 2021 #9

This is how you cross the finish line. ⬆️ Budi Oct 2021 #12

Will it really matter? fwdthinkingdem Oct 2021 #29

Yes it will. I've been saying it since the two Georgia run off wins OnDoutside Oct 2021 #53

Absolutely, and not a minute should be wasted on that goal msfiddlestix Oct 2021 #49

Yep, that's about ALL you can do. Get passed what you can, move on. LenaBaby61 Oct 2021 #54

At least if they get this and the bipartisan deal over the line, they'll have OnDoutside Oct 2021 #55

I know I can tend to get too nervous about things .... LenaBaby61 Oct 2021 #56

Amen. OnDoutside Oct 2021 #57

I understand how you feel PatSeg Oct 2021 #11

I am right there Traildogbob Oct 2021 #25

Manchin can live with zero, but I doubt many of his constituents bring in a million bucks Vinca Oct 2021 #8

You say "constituent", Manchin says "contributor" JustABozoOnThisBus Oct 2021 #23

Just get a deal done, and move to getting Democrats elected in 2022. We have reached a JohnSJ Oct 2021 #10

Yup. There is always another way. This takes their power & ego to ZERO. Budi Oct 2021 #13

Not likely, but that is what it will take JohnSJ Oct 2021 #14

+++ brer cat Oct 2021 #17

Yes. That is how it needs to get done. JohnSJ Oct 2021 #18

We had 59 in 2008.... fwdthinkingdem Oct 2021 #30

Yep. EXPLAIN what exactly is IN the bill on the campaign trail. Justice matters. Oct 2021 #39

Why is Sanders still insisting on $3.5 trillion? lapucelle Oct 2021 #15

JFC 🙄 Budi Oct 2021 #19

I believe Sanders started at six trillion. NT mwooldri Oct 2021 #24

I believe Joe Biden is the president. lapucelle Oct 2021 #32

K & R Thank You! Budi Oct 2021 #36

Per, Sen Coons he, Bernie also said 6T. sheshe2 Oct 2021 #28

I agree that Sanders can't help negotiations FBaggins Oct 2021 #35

Zero Is Exactly How Much Say Citizens Of Our Country Have Over Corporate Donors DanieRains Oct 2021 #16

What an out-of-touch dickhead. Seriously. Evolve Dammit Oct 2021 #20

"Bernie said, '$6 trillion.' [Manchin] said, 'We shouldn't do it at all.'" betsuni Oct 2021 #21

We have seen reports that Manchin is considering leaving the Democratic Party. totodeinhere Oct 2021 #22

And if he remains the moronic stubborn puppet of the coal overlords bent on destroying life on Earth Justice matters. Oct 2021 #40

That too. So what to do? n/t totodeinhere Oct 2021 #52

If we pick up 2 or more Senate seats in 2022 3825-87867 Oct 2021 #26

That's a big "if". BlueTsunami2018 Oct 2021 #31

I fear the 1% may find someone else. Tommymac Oct 2021 #37

I've lived in West Virginia myself heckles65 Oct 2021 #27

Same here in western PA Deminpenn Oct 2021 #43

The House is all but gone in 2022 anyway. Jon King Oct 2021 #33

Aww fuck that noise. Tommymac Oct 2021 #38

Don't be so sure EndlessWire Oct 2021 #47

"reveals a stark reality for Democratic negotiators: Manchin can control the final dollar amount"Why FBaggins Oct 2021 #34

He has been in the room. He's part of Schumer's leadership team Deminpenn Oct 2021 #42

He also issued a signing statement that basically said he was voting to move this forward Calista241 Oct 2021 #44

Wish Manchin would consider that he's 71 Deminpenn Oct 2021 #41

"Wish Manchin would consider that he's 71." LenaBaby61 Oct 2021 #58

manchin is a disingenuous asshole. Javaman Oct 2021 #45

So, So Sick Of This GB_RN Oct 2021 #46

Yeah, so am I. n/t EndlessWire Oct 2021 #48

Thank you Bernie for fighting for Biden's legacy. ForgoTheConsequence Oct 2021 #50

How about this. If you don't want to govern, and you're just there to enrich yourself. RESIGN! onecaliberal Oct 2021 #51