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In reply to the discussion: Manchin says he's 'not a roadblock' for Biden's priorities [View all]JustAnotherGen
(31,798 posts)35. For HIS voters to understand
He has a large population of voters who are mired in only what personally effects them.
On the other hand - I have two Senators in NJ who will have to explain why ONCE again their voters.pay taxes to Fed . . .that never come back to them. Or go to square state nonsense . . . Like - not even managing to keep health centers open.
He's with Senators who represent 41.5 million more people than the GOP. He's going to have to explain to his people that its for their own good.
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I think Manchin remembers when in 2017 pendejo called for eliminating the filibuster, which many
ancianita
Apr 2021
#14
He always does. He winds up voting for such bills and with the Democratic position a lot more....
George II
Apr 2021
#16
Last year he voted with the Democratic position far more times than some others. I don't know....
George II
Apr 2021
#21
It's funny how the same people who trash Manchin and Sinema seem to get excited
AZSkiffyGeek
Apr 2021
#40
He is actually correct about the fact bills shouldn't have bunches of unrelated provisions
dsc
Apr 2021
#30
"... it makes it very, very difficult for the public to understand." There
Carlitos Brigante
Apr 2021
#33
This is tragic! We got rid of Moscow Mitch and now we have Manchin holding up passing bills.
mysteryowl
Apr 2021
#47