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DemocraticPatriot

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22. And what about the OTHER GREAT Democratic initiatives that could NOT become law,

Reply to aeromanKC (Reply #7)

Thu Apr 27, 2023, 09:03 PM

Apr 2023

because Manchin stood in the way?

I hear what you're saying, but NO WAY does screwing the Democrats on some very important initiatives such as voting rights protections, make him "my favorite US Senator"...

Furthermore, West Virginia was once a reliably Democratic state. Manchin said nothing and did nothing to try to prevent or slow its descent into rabid MAGAtism.

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West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice is running for Joe Manchin's pivotal Senate seat [View all] mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2023 OP

I can hope they both lose, can't I? Marthe48 Apr 2023 #1

Only if another Democrat can win. marble falls Apr 2023 #4

I think Manchin will run for governor jimfields33 Apr 2023 #5

Well let's hope the trumpy candidate gets in, I don't think he could beat Justice Walleye Apr 2023 #2

That's not good. Hate him if you will, but we need Manchin. Scrivener7 Apr 2023 #3

+1 peppertree Apr 2023 #6

Manchin will go down as one of my favorite Senators aeromanKC Apr 2023 #7

Excellent observation.+++++ comradebillyboy Apr 2023 #13

And what about the OTHER GREAT Democratic initiatives that could NOT become law, DemocraticPatriot Apr 2023 #22

I dream of a time when there are enough good people elected to congress ToxMarz Apr 2023 #8

To be honest, I wouldn't be surprised if Manchin switched padah513 Apr 2023 #9

There's nothing in it for Manchin if he switched. Shipwack Apr 2023 #12

To what end? Happy Hoosier Apr 2023 #15

I disagree. Manchin has been leaning more and more Republican of late. padah513 Apr 2023 #18

Manchin voted to impeach Trump twice, radius777 Apr 2023 #20

He could and easily. He has the incumbant advantage. ificandream Apr 2023 #19

GOP vs DINO gatomedianoche Apr 2023 #10

Every single county in West Virginia went for Trump. WV voters can be LeftinOH Apr 2023 #11

Whether Manchin runs or not, the only difference it makes is how much we'll lose by Polybius Apr 2023 #14

Not good, either/any way. elleng Apr 2023 #16

There has to be a way to win in another part of the country where we didn't before LiberalLovinLug Apr 2023 #17

NC should be a place we could win, radius777 Apr 2023 #21