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Deminpenn

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16. Except he only has power because Dems allow it

Reply to LastLiberal in PalmSprings (Reply #6)

Thu Dec 16, 2021, 11:10 AM

Dec 2021

That's the reason he'll never go over to McConnell's side. The first time he tried to hold up a bill McConnell wanted passed, the hammer would come down on him.

Biden needs to start playing hardball.

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I bet this is Manchin's first experience with having power. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Dec 2021 #6

Except he only has power because Dems allow it Deminpenn Dec 2021 #16

How do you pass a landmark bill with 49 votes??? karynnj Dec 2021 #17

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