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gab13by13

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6. The only thing that will work,

Reply to newdayneeded (Original post)

Thu Apr 8, 2021, 07:31 AM

Apr 2021

is to have Manchin be the one vote that kills a popular piece of legislation and then it's up to the people of W. Va. to put the heat on him. Democrats from other states are not going to be as likely to sway him.

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Schumer [View all] newdayneeded Apr 2021 OP

I don't disagree. Hopefully we won't get a commercial from him where Carlitos Brigante Apr 2021 #1

Oh, yeah. Manchin has such a long record of successful negotiations resulting in passed legislation. hlthe2b Apr 2021 #2

Something has to be done blueinredohio Apr 2021 #3

IF someone is paying off manchin this won't matter mucifer Apr 2021 #4

This is what I'm wondering. phylny Apr 2021 #11

+1, cause he's being a real asshole now uponit7771 Apr 2021 #12

Nope. Manchin will get played by his GQP "friends" progressoid Apr 2021 #5

The only thing that will work, gab13by13 Apr 2021 #6

Schumer needs to put the damn bills on the floor for a vote. Make the GOP own their positions. nt joetheman Apr 2021 #7

If you want infrastructure projects in your state greymattermom Apr 2021 #8

2min/hr hate speak easy Apr 2021 #9

I agree. Manchin needs to find those Republicans that are willing to compromise himself. UCmeNdc Apr 2021 #10

Agree Johnny2X2X Apr 2021 #13