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Joe Manchin should be on the list for VP consideration!! If he is on the ticket, Trump is done. (Original Post) Nimble_Idea Jul 2024 OP
no LizBeth Jul 2024 #1
Just.No. k55f5r Jul 2024 #5
Hell no, fuck that guy n/t ArkansasDemocrat1 Jul 2024 #130
Said no one. Nanjeanne Jul 2024 #2
Nooooo!!! mucifer Jul 2024 #3
Be sure to cite when you're taking from the Onion. Chakaconcarne Jul 2024 #4
You forgot the sarcasm thingy Emile Jul 2024 #6
Not really. Take a closer look at those emojis. n/t femmedem Jul 2024 #90
That is the worst idea SocialDemocrat61 Jul 2024 #7
No blue font? Shirley you forgot the blue font. Funtatlaguy Jul 2024 #8
A veep that undermines the prez at every turn? ibegurpard Jul 2024 #9
Ha ha hahaha ha Wingus Dingus Jul 2024 #10
Isn't it a little early in the morning to be that stoned? Ocelot II Jul 2024 #11
I don't know about no stones Nimble_Idea Jul 2024 #20
I have never been that stoned, and I've been really stoned before. ms liberty Jul 2024 #43
If being stoned gets me fever dreams like that one, no thanks!🤣 TheBlackAdder Jul 2024 #74
I've never BigMin28 Jul 2024 #85
Is this a joke? Happy Hoosier Jul 2024 #12
This is getting a little tiresome. TwilightZone Jul 2024 #13
Nope Rebl2 Jul 2024 #14
God, no Stuckinthebush Jul 2024 #15
Careful EYESORE 9001 Jul 2024 #16
He will trash Biden and the Democratic Party while he's at it. Renew Deal Jul 2024 #17
Manchin is bad news lefthandedskyhook Jul 2024 #18
wtf is this! newdayneeded Jul 2024 #19
Is This for real debm55 Jul 2024 #21
Lol, I see what you did there ! OnDoutside Jul 2024 #22
Too bad no one else did. TwilightZone Jul 2024 #58
Dear Gawd! sheshe2 Jul 2024 #23
Lord almighty. Xavier Breath Jul 2024 #24
I think you are out of your mind edisdead Jul 2024 #25
welcome to my banned list MaineBlueBear Jul 2024 #26
It was a joke. See the fingers crossed emojis. n/t femmedem Jul 2024 #91
thought the fingers crossed MaineBlueBear Jul 2024 #99
DID YOU JUST FALL OUT OF A COCONUT TREE ? Beachnutt Jul 2024 #27
I am on Team Coconut! Nimble_Idea Jul 2024 #45
This is for you Beachnutt Jul 2024 #50
not getting enough ketchup in your diet? jcgoldie Jul 2024 #28
Ketchup is a vegetable Celerity Jul 2024 #121
No way. Send him back to West Virginia. OLDMDDEM Jul 2024 #29
They don't want him either. lees1975 Jul 2024 #113
Good point. OLDMDDEM Jul 2024 #114
No way, that would be a "yuge" no way, let me repeat, noooooo wayyyyy. nt ImNotGod Jul 2024 #30
Sarcasm in cardiac arrest! /nt bucolic_frolic Jul 2024 #31
Eh.... TwilightZone Jul 2024 #37
Oh hell no Keepthesoulalive Jul 2024 #32
Is this from The Onion? Joe Cool Jul 2024 #33
Not Joe epreic01 Jul 2024 #34
okay, where's that little button that makes this go away? bigtree Jul 2024 #35
Onionworthy Freethinker65 Jul 2024 #36
Manchin is not even a Democrat griffi94 Jul 2024 #38
Not even as a joke. Almost breaks the "support Democrats" rule! marble falls Jul 2024 #39
Ugh, no. Mz Pip Jul 2024 #40
lololololololololololololololool -- you've been waiting obamanut2012 Jul 2024 #41
Absolutely NOT... Bernie would bring more votes than the most conservative Democrat we've ever had in the Senate!! InAbLuEsTaTe Jul 2024 #42
boy would that kill the enthusiasm of the last two days fishwax Jul 2024 #44
Absolutely not. He left the party, now wants back in because he wants a spot on... brush Jul 2024 #46
No angrychair Jul 2024 #47
Wish we had a laugh reaction sometimes liberal N proud Jul 2024 #48
Good luck with that..... louslobbs Jul 2024 #49
Notta chance. No gqp voters who like him would vote for Kamala lindysalsagal Jul 2024 #51
Hahahaha! ornotna Jul 2024 #52
He's not even a Democrat anymore lizardkingjr Jul 2024 #53
HELL TO THE NAW New Breed Leader Jul 2024 #54
we will only accept two naws. Nimble_Idea Jul 2024 #116
Is this sarcasm? VMA131Marine Jul 2024 #55
Let's just stick with TRUE Democrats... Think. Again. Jul 2024 #56
Hell no!!!!!!!!!! jrthin Jul 2024 #57
Is this a joke? montanacowboy Jul 2024 #59
You forgot the sarcasm smilie Bettie Jul 2024 #60
Pretty sure... TwilightZone Jul 2024 #64
I figured, but Bettie Jul 2024 #73
I just gagged democrank Jul 2024 #61
Nope.... usedtobedemgurl Jul 2024 #62
Wrong! SalviaBlue Jul 2024 #63
Joe Manchin's reputation as a "sometimes Democrat" would actually cost us votes. patphil Jul 2024 #65
The guy who blocked federal voting-rights legislation shouldn't be on a ticket with a black woman running for president. Efilroft Sul Jul 2024 #66
Dear Admins, GoCubsGo Jul 2024 #67
No. phylny Jul 2024 #68
Wouldnt That Be Snatching Defeat Out Of The Jaws Of Victory ? Rubyshoo Jul 2024 #69
Him and his yacht can FO to the Bermuda Triangle miyazaki Jul 2024 #70
No. That would be a Lieberman mistake. yellowcanine Jul 2024 #71
RFK Jr already has a running mate. PAMod Jul 2024 #72
Hahahaha! BlueTsunami2018 Jul 2024 #75
Need some help in understanding the joke FHRRK Jul 2024 #76
See the fingers crossed emojis. femmedem Jul 2024 #94
got it, thanks FHRRK Jul 2024 #96
Is this a joke? diehardblue Jul 2024 #77
He would fit better on the repub ticket...nt Wounded Bear Jul 2024 #78
he will turn most voters off - the man is horrible and a self-important clown samsingh Jul 2024 #79
Maybe on trumps ticket. Hes not a Dem and he's a corporate piece of shit. onecaliberal Jul 2024 #80
Is this a joke thread? You forgot the sarcasm. 58Sunliner Jul 2024 #81
Oh, please claudette Jul 2024 #82
Unless Ted cruz is available, of course. WTF? johnnyplankton Jul 2024 #83
No rhanks. Never invite an enemy to your cause to join it. CentralMass Jul 2024 #84
No, no, no, no, no! lark Jul 2024 #86
STOP IT!!! niyad Jul 2024 #87
NO LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2024 #88
I don't care if you kick me off or not, I'm NEVER voting for Joe Manchin. He's not even a Democrat krawhitham Jul 2024 #89
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha awesomerwb1 Jul 2024 #92
Joe Manchin is not a democrat not even in name. republianmushroom Jul 2024 #93
If we are going this low Lysol2020 Jul 2024 #95
Nope. He already signed out of the Democratic Party. MineralMan Jul 2024 #97
I would rather have Liz Cheney than that asshole. nt Quixote1818 Jul 2024 #98
He would do his best to work against Kamala Blue Full Moon Jul 2024 #100
I'd love to know how many just put the OP on full ignore after this. Trashed thread, ZonkerHarris Jul 2024 #101
That's just ridiculous. Scrivener7 Jul 2024 #102
How do we get Trump to dump Vance for Manchin? FBaggins Jul 2024 #103
alternatives recovering_democrat Jul 2024 #104
I see your point, but NO. He's mostly a republican. IcyPeas Jul 2024 #105
Nope. Not gonna happen. Kamala don't play that. nt MrsCoffee Jul 2024 #106
I don't think... Mike Nelson Jul 2024 #107
let's start with the fact that he's no longer a Democrat and then agingdem Jul 2024 #108
Hell no. KentuckyWoman Jul 2024 #109
Any evidence to support these clumsy... conclusions? Torchlight Jul 2024 #110
What about George Santos? JustABozoOnThisBus Jul 2024 #111
LOL! VBNMW Jul 2024 #112
No, fuck no !!! SamKnause Jul 2024 #115
No way, nada, zilch. He's a backstabber and Kamala couldn't trust his as her VP. n/t iluvtennis Jul 2024 #117
Why not Joe Lieberman? Crunchy Frog Jul 2024 #118
um, no. bluewater Jul 2024 #119
hell fucking no, Old Coal would destroy the base turnout and blow out the 40 and under vote Celerity Jul 2024 #120
I call Poe sakabatou Jul 2024 #122
Let me add to the no.com Sunsky Jul 2024 #123
With friends like him. Who needs enemies? LeftInTX Jul 2024 #124
or enemas... Tommymac Jul 2024 #125
Everybody is entitled to their opinion ColinC Jul 2024 #126
You forgot the ::EXTREME-SARCASM:: tag. I guess. bullimiami Jul 2024 #127
Is this a joke? R0ckyRac00n Jul 2024 #128
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha! Lunabell Jul 2024 #129

TheBlackAdder

(28,833 posts)
74. If being stoned gets me fever dreams like that one, no thanks!🤣
Tue Jul 23, 2024, 10:43 AM
Jul 2024

His dealer must have given him some bad 💩

Happy Hoosier

(8,296 posts)
12. Is this a joke?
Tue Jul 23, 2024, 09:39 AM
Jul 2024

You HAVE to be kidding...

This man has been completely disrespectful to Joe Biden and is deep in the pockets of the fossil fuel industry.

He opposes expanding health care coverage. He supports cuts to SS and Medicare.

WTF are you thinking?

TwilightZone

(28,193 posts)
13. This is getting a little tiresome.
Tue Jul 23, 2024, 09:40 AM
Jul 2024

We get it, everyone hates Manchin. The guy thrives on attention, so why do people keep giving it to him?

Rebl2

(14,495 posts)
14. Nope
Tue Jul 23, 2024, 09:40 AM
Jul 2024

He is not a democrat and since democrats seem to want somebody younger, he doesn’t fit that category. He’s in his late 70’s.

Stuckinthebush

(11,006 posts)
15. God, no
Tue Jul 23, 2024, 09:40 AM
Jul 2024

No no no.

That would push away many liberals and make most of us want to throw up on a daily basis.

edisdead

(3,285 posts)
25. I think you are out of your mind
Tue Jul 23, 2024, 09:43 AM
Jul 2024

he was going to lose his own seat.

We put a governor on that can help pull a state.

jcgoldie

(12,018 posts)
28. not getting enough ketchup in your diet?
Tue Jul 23, 2024, 09:45 AM
Jul 2024

Ketchup has natural mellowing agents to help you fight through the shame and humiliation of sharing those really terrible ideas.

epreic01

(248 posts)
34. Not Joe
Tue Jul 23, 2024, 09:48 AM
Jul 2024

He would be a betrayal to progressives and environmentalists. And I don’t think he’d bring over any more independents or republicans.

griffi94

(3,825 posts)
38. Manchin is not even a Democrat
Tue Jul 23, 2024, 09:49 AM
Jul 2024

The Democrats don’t need him. We’re gonna win regardless.
The excitement for Kamala rivals the excitement for Obama in 2008.

obamanut2012

(27,725 posts)
41. lololololololololololololololool -- you've been waiting
Tue Jul 23, 2024, 09:50 AM
Jul 2024

A long time to post something like this.

Well done! What patience.

InAbLuEsTaTe

(24,515 posts)
42. Absolutely NOT... Bernie would bring more votes than the most conservative Democrat we've ever had in the Senate!!
Tue Jul 23, 2024, 09:50 AM
Jul 2024

brush

(57,086 posts)
46. Absolutely not. He left the party, now wants back in because he wants a spot on...
Tue Jul 23, 2024, 09:52 AM
Jul 2024

on the presidential ticket. No way. He abandoned us once, he doesn't get another chance.

VMA131Marine

(4,568 posts)
55. Is this sarcasm?
Tue Jul 23, 2024, 09:58 AM
Jul 2024

I hope it’s sarcasm because Joe Manchin doesn’t excite anyone, probably not even Mrs Manchin.

Bettie

(16,860 posts)
73. I figured, but
Tue Jul 23, 2024, 10:41 AM
Jul 2024

it could have been an accident....just find it hard to believe that anyone could think that.

usedtobedemgurl

(1,370 posts)
62. Nope....
Tue Jul 23, 2024, 10:18 AM
Jul 2024

Blur in the vein of “When Harry Met Sally,” I want what she’s having. That has to be some powerful stuff, and I am in chronic pain.

patphil

(6,881 posts)
65. Joe Manchin's reputation as a "sometimes Democrat" would actually cost us votes.
Tue Jul 23, 2024, 10:23 AM
Jul 2024

Best to let him just continue his walk away from the Democratic Party, and pick a real Democrat instead; someone who has a strong commitment to the Democratic Party and our ideals.
Joe Manchin is not that guy.

Efilroft Sul

(3,724 posts)
66. The guy who blocked federal voting-rights legislation shouldn't be on a ticket with a black woman running for president.
Tue Jul 23, 2024, 10:27 AM
Jul 2024
 

Rubyshoo

(1,959 posts)
69. Wouldnt That Be Snatching Defeat Out Of The Jaws Of Victory ?
Tue Jul 23, 2024, 10:28 AM
Jul 2024

Funding would dry up faster than an orange toupee in a plagiarized hurricane.



claudette

(4,387 posts)
82. Oh, please
Tue Jul 23, 2024, 10:48 AM
Jul 2024

you must be joking - or high! This man is not a Dem. He changes party registrations like he changes his underwear.

lark

(24,041 posts)
86. No, no, no, no, no!
Tue Jul 23, 2024, 10:53 AM
Jul 2024

Why would you wreck Kamala's first term by hanging this mega-rich coal mine owner on her, who approves of every tax break for big business but none for working class folks? This would show nothing but rank hypocricy and Kamala won't play that, I'd bet.

104. alternatives
Tue Jul 23, 2024, 12:32 PM
Jul 2024

Cant think of anything more fun than watching debates of Vance and Manchin. Such fun!
Pretty likely most voters would ignore the entire VP ticket for either one.

Many years ago I couldn't stand either candidate in an election and I actually did a write-in for "Mickey Mouse". Mickey would be an improvement of either.

Mike Nelson

(10,250 posts)
107. I don't think...
Tue Jul 23, 2024, 12:36 PM
Jul 2024

... he's even endorsed her, yet? I expect he may... I don't think he would not be a good VP pick, but he could be helpful. I'm not sure what contact they've had. They may be friendly and have possibly worked together during WH-Senate negotiations. A rally announcement of Joe Manchin endorsing Kamala would be welcome. How about an ad - Bernie Sanders on the left and Manchin on the right... saying "I'M WITH HER!"

agingdem

(8,529 posts)
108. let's start with the fact that he's no longer a Democrat and then
Tue Jul 23, 2024, 12:39 PM
Jul 2024

continue on to Manchin is pretty much hated in the Democratic Party because he did everything he could to subvert Biden's agenda including voting against codifying Roe v Wade...plus he is a wholly owned subsidiary of the coal industry...

so Harris's VP pick...no fucking way!

KentuckyWoman

(6,848 posts)
109. Hell no.
Tue Jul 23, 2024, 01:11 PM
Jul 2024

Yes he votes with democrats most of the time but he doesn't keep his word. No trust. That hijack in public BS is ridiculous. He can just go away.

Torchlight

(4,234 posts)
110. Any evidence to support these clumsy... conclusions?
Tue Jul 23, 2024, 01:17 PM
Jul 2024

Otherwise, they come across as uninspiring, dull, and without any real merit. Please, explain.

JustABozoOnThisBus

(23,735 posts)
111. What about George Santos?
Tue Jul 23, 2024, 01:37 PM
Jul 2024

He'd be a better Dem Veep potential maybe than Manchin.

Manchin, ha

edit to add: this is just a joke, not actually supporting a Republican or an Independent. Posting this disclaimer because times are weird.

VBNMW

(21 posts)
112. LOL!
Tue Jul 23, 2024, 01:52 PM
Jul 2024

LOL!

WHUT?

Another Joe Lieberman? A sure fired way to lose? It's kinda on brand actually, but no thanks. Reward betrayal? Also, HE"S NOT A DEMOCRAT! Ask him.

LOL!

Crunchy Frog

(26,892 posts)
118. Why not Joe Lieberman?
Tue Jul 23, 2024, 04:52 PM
Jul 2024

I realize he's dead, but I don't think that should be seen as an insurmountable obstacle.

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