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reACTIONary

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29. It is not irrelevant, even if...
Sun Oct 10, 2021, 10:28 AM
Oct 2021

... even if didn't vote with the caucus, although he does, his dem affiliation would be important. That's because it gives us the senate majority, which gives us the power to set the agenda and control the committees. Without him . Mc Turtle would be in charge.

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"Corrupt" Joe Manchin? REALLY????????????? George II Oct 2021 #1
It's pretty clear at this point that he's been corrupted. berni_mccoy Oct 2021 #2
So what's your solution? He's THERE now and will be until he runs for re-election. Do you know.... George II Oct 2021 #5
better yet azureblue Oct 2021 #7
The solution is to run in 2022 that Dems need 2 more real Dem Senators to make him irrelevant. Jon King Oct 2021 #9
+10 nt reACTIONary Oct 2021 #19
I've already offered my solution in the post to which you responded. George II Oct 2021 #10
Criticizing a poster is going to change Manchin's mind?!? berni_mccoy Oct 2021 #15
The point is... reACTIONary Oct 2021 #20
The truth is not a smear. berni_mccoy Oct 2021 #22
While a fact is the truth... reACTIONary Oct 2021 #25
His donors are well known berni_mccoy Oct 2021 #33
If the "truth" is that Manchin is corrupt, he'll be charged and tried as a corrupt politician.... George II Oct 2021 #30
You're kidding yourself if you think corruption is always prosecuted berni_mccoy Oct 2021 #32
I don't think you understand what the Citizens United decision really was. George II Oct 2021 #34
Based on your track record of posts and being right berni_mccoy Oct 2021 #35
You're implying that the Citizens United decision allows unlimited corporate money to go... George II Oct 2021 #36
Straw man argument berni_mccoy Oct 2021 #37
"Straw man argument" - how so? George II Oct 2021 #38
You know. I can explain it if you like berni_mccoy Oct 2021 #39
Give it a shot. Thanks! George II Oct 2021 #40
What Pro-Dems like Porter are doing and need to do more of: Eyeball_Kid Oct 2021 #16
Good idea, though the story of her corruption has been out there for a while. TheRickles Oct 2021 #21
So your solution is to run a dem against him... reACTIONary Oct 2021 #23
I've been hoping the "I have faith in Pelosi" crowd knew the solution berni_mccoy Oct 2021 #14
Grim alternative? fwdthinkingdem Oct 2021 #18
one solution: make clear to manchin sinema with limbaugh gone they're commit political suicide certainot Oct 2021 #28
Let him keep his Luxury Yacht; Seniors just want Dental Care magicguido Oct 2021 #3
stephanie ruhle. mopinko Oct 2021 #4
Joe Manchin is a Republican Sleeper. We are seeing his true colors, and it isn't blue. Baitball Blogger Oct 2021 #6
Katie Porter is a Superstar. Tommymac Oct 2021 #8
Yes, she is a superstar. She's our rep and we're quite proud of her. Magoo48 Oct 2021 #12
Are you aware of what your superstar tried to do with Chairwoman Waters and her Financial Services.. George II Oct 2021 #13
A kerfuffle about rules and how Porter tried to upend them. SharonClark Oct 2021 #17
It was more than a kerfuffle about rules. She went behind Waters' back, not telling her at all.... George II Oct 2021 #26
Plenty of swing Senator opportunities in 2022 to make Manchin and Sinema irrelevant. Jon King Oct 2021 #11
Manchin Old Okie Oct 2021 #24
Speaking of voting for the Democratic agenda, Manchin has voted 100% with Biden's agenda.... George II Oct 2021 #27
It is not irrelevant, even if... reACTIONary Oct 2021 #29
Absolutely and we can keep the House and even expand our majority there. Ligyron Oct 2021 #31
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