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JI7

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5. we can rely on his vote to control Senate

Reply to in2herbs (Reply #1)

Fri Aug 30, 2019, 11:54 AM

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West Virginia Poll: If Manchin gets in, right now he would beat Justice [View all] brooklynite Aug 2019 OP

Dems can't rely on Manchin's party-line vote so let him go. in2herbs Aug 2019 #1

no -- Manchin might be the most "Democratic" senator WV would elect cloudythescribbler Aug 2019 #2

If Manchin wins, he would pick his replacement Polybius Aug 2019 #20

Numbers count, to win the majority and remove McConnell as Senate Leader. SharonAnn Aug 2019 #22

we can rely on his vote to control Senate JI7 Aug 2019 #5

Political party makes no difference if he votes R and is a registered D. in2herbs Aug 2019 #14

yes it does. control of Senate means Democrats can decide JI7 Aug 2019 #15

Right! FBaggins Aug 2019 #6

Even if he votes 100% with the GOP, he's puts us one seat closer to taking control of the senate. NurseJackie Aug 2019 #7

I believe Ford JonLP24 Aug 2019 #12

That doesn't change the math. Be happy with what you've got. NurseJackie Aug 2019 #16

It is up to West Virginia but I certainly won't miss him JonLP24 Aug 2019 #17

it's not about his random votes on various issues. It's about CONTROL of the FUCKING SENATE! TeamPooka Aug 2019 #9

We need him as a member of the caucus Politicub Aug 2019 #13

50% voting with Dems is better than 0%. TwilightZone Aug 2019 #18

I hope he stays right where he is awesomerwb1 Aug 2019 #3

As long he caucuses with Democrats TheRealNorth Aug 2019 #4

Jim Justice might as well change his name to Buford T. Justice sandensea Aug 2019 #8

Stephen Smith-D, Populist Hopes To Challenge Repub. in 2020 Gov. Race appalachiablue Aug 2019 #10

How is the state legislature stacking up? not_the_one Aug 2019 #11

Simple rpannier Aug 2019 #19

Thanks. not_the_one Aug 2019 #21

will he resign from the senate to run? pstokely Aug 2019 #23

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