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In reply to the discussion: White House withdraws Neera Tanden nomination : Breaking [View all]wellst0nev0ter
(7,509 posts)79. Why are you caping for Manchin anyway?
We're supposed to be putting pressure on him, not giving him cover.
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Manchin was not the only one. Sanders started it with his scold and demand for apology.
LizBeth
Mar 2021
#4
it's not as though the tweets weren't going to come up at the hearing w/o Sanders mentioning them
fishwax
Mar 2021
#15
Looking over those glasses, and scolding her. Yes, he could have said any number of things to
LizBeth
Mar 2021
#18
Right, he was simply the victim. There was no "two sides of the story" in this scenario, for sure.
LizBeth
Mar 2021
#23
Yes, I found it offensive once again as I watched that finger wagged at a woman demanding apology.
LizBeth
Mar 2021
#49
Sanders would have voted for her, because he supports Biden. Manchin would never vote for her.
Autumn
Mar 2021
#16
Regardless, Bernie supports the Democratic agenda that Biden wants. Manchin is kneecapping him.
Autumn
Mar 2021
#24
Sanders was the very one that kneecapped Tanden. Manchin just kicked her while she was down.
LizBeth
Mar 2021
#27
So? He still said he would vote for you. You can blame Manchin, who said he wouldn't vote for her.
Autumn
Mar 2021
#33
"she dropped out". Know who else didn't officially endorse her? Your Democrat, Joe Manchin.
Autumn
Mar 2021
#164
Let it go. You're wrong. Bernie said he would vote for her, he supports Biden's agenda. Manchin
Autumn
Mar 2021
#133
HE doesn't have to say he would vote for her in public. HE TOLD THE WHITE HOUSE
Autumn
Mar 2021
#137
I NEVER SAID you said it was his job. You are accusing me of lying about what you posted.
Autumn
Mar 2021
#143
Do you mean the game where you can't quote him or his staff saying he'd vote for her?
rogue emissary
Mar 2021
#151
Yes, that includes their trash article which is more click bait than an article.
rogue emissary
Mar 2021
#162
+1. It truly amazes me the insistence to vilify Manchin and the exoneration or Sanders. It is what
LizBeth
Mar 2021
#153
Exactly, they both held Tanden to a level they didn't for many of Donny's nominees.
rogue emissary
Mar 2021
#159
No one in the thread absolved Manchin's role except the people that want to wipe out Sanders role.
LizBeth
Mar 2021
#170
This. He started the ball rolling then sit back and let others do. Now we see his signature is not
LizBeth
Mar 2021
#76
A friend said this morning, razor thin margins in the senate means we need to be prepared to
Autumn
Mar 2021
#127
First of all, as pointed out below, you're not correct. But, how is this different
Cuthbert Allgood
Mar 2021
#134
Why would he vote for her if Manchin and no Republicans would cross over to vote for her?
Autumn
Mar 2021
#37
Which part of Manchin said he would not vote for her, Republicans would not cross over to vote for
Autumn
Mar 2021
#44
He should have announced she was withdrawing her nomination and there would be no vote? Or lied?
Autumn
Mar 2021
#51
Sanders was first to step up and call out her out with his scold. Why are we forgetting Sanders
LizBeth
Mar 2021
#6
Because Sanders would have voted for her and didn't cost us vital Senate races nt
liskddksil
Mar 2021
#8
All about gaslighting. Pretending Sanders didn't start it all and certainly had his part in this and
LizBeth
Mar 2021
#80
Blame Manchin. Sanders started it and he gets equal blame. This is not a tough one.
LizBeth
Mar 2021
#89
Poor picked on Sanders defending himself to the point of scolding a woman on record because she
LizBeth
Mar 2021
#102
Well, Tanden certainly had a reason to apologize. Sanders was scolding her on record at the
LizBeth
Mar 2021
#109
He was holding the job over her head. Are you for real? Damn this would not be the hill I stood on.
LizBeth
Mar 2021
#111
I am calling out Sanders actions that were in part to the ousting of Tanden that I found to be very
LizBeth
Mar 2021
#116
Not only did Sanders own it, he then blamed HRC for not addressing it. A pattern.
LizBeth
Mar 2021
#146
Let's be honest. These people love exacting political revenge for anyone who said anything...
Hassin Bin Sober
Mar 2021
#142
Here's the thing about being a grownup. You have to conduct yourself as one on social media.
Hassin Bin Sober
Mar 2021
#148
Here is something else about being a grown up. Recognizing and acknowledging the different standards
LizBeth
Mar 2021
#154
Agreed - it's like people think people should have their cake and eat it too - get plaudits for
Midwestern Democrat
Mar 2021
#171
Now you acknowledge Sanders part in ousting Tanden then blame Tanden. Just like
LizBeth
Mar 2021
#88
Yes Sanders wagged the finger scolding her and giving her a stern look over his glasses eliciting
LizBeth
Mar 2021
#107
Sanders issue was certainly personal also. He brought it to the forefront in a committee hearing
LizBeth
Mar 2021
#155
I have not minimized Manchin's participation in sabotaging Tanden. I refuse to ignore Sanders
LizBeth
Mar 2021
#157
Yes, this is pretty depressing. Sucks to be a woman. Men are not held to the same
Biophilic
Mar 2021
#17
They do, the advise and consent doesn't extend to blocking. Same with SC justices ...
uponit7771
Mar 2021
#62
I understand why Neera Tanden withdrew, but it's a shame a competent/experienced person couldn't
iluvtennis
Mar 2021
#55
If we keep folding without a fight they will challenge every nominee until we fold.
usaf-vet
Mar 2021
#69
Sure, it's the middle aged brown woman responsible for the toxic online culture.
radius777
Mar 2021
#100