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7. well since WVA is a workers' paradise these days, he does not want more competition nt

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Manchin says he doesn't support D.C. statehood bill [View all] demmiblue Apr 2021 OP

DAMN! We sure need a Rockefeller back in WV. elleng Apr 2021 #1

Of course he doesn't. choie Apr 2021 #2

I'm shocked... TDale313 Apr 2021 #3

Well, there's a shock Miguelito Loveless Apr 2021 #4

They're not making the federal district a state. NYC Liberal Apr 2021 #5

Excuses. That's all ColinC Apr 2021 #6

well since WVA is a workers' paradise these days, he does not want more competition nt msongs Apr 2021 #7

Exactly... Lulu Latech Apr 2021 #19

He knows what's really brewing. Mr. Evil Apr 2021 #8

Exactly. He is fighting to keep his power. Irish_Dem Apr 2021 #46

With potentially two more Dem senators, he'd lose his relevance. Can't have that. Demnation Apr 2021 #9

He'll REALLY lose relevance if Democrats don't hold onto the Senate. groundloop Apr 2021 #49

Statehood IS in the Constitution, Joe. Maybe you should read it AZLD4Candidate Apr 2021 #10

Good info. Thanks and welcome Evolve Dammit Apr 2021 #38

It's what I teach. I should know it. :) You're welcome. AZLD4Candidate Apr 2021 #44

We need this so badly in our educational system, starting in middle school. Thanks again Evolve Dammit Apr 2021 #57

I teach MS social studies. AZLD4Candidate Apr 2021 #62

Had to look it up packman Apr 2021 #59

I think the Constitution was saying that no two (or more) states can merge Polybius Apr 2021 #60

No. No state can be made from existing states, or else the GOP would be petitioning to split Texas AZLD4Candidate Apr 2021 #61

Thanks for the info Polybius Apr 2021 #63

Ahh- Thanks for the explain packman May 2021 #68

Interesting moose65 May 2021 #67

Biting my tongue until it bleeds. Marie Marie Apr 2021 #11

I know. Irish_Dem Apr 2021 #47

He's Full Of Shit WHITT Apr 2021 #12

The White House wasn't in those states Polybius Apr 2021 #34

The Federal Buildings WHITT Apr 2021 #43

I'm really tired of this guy... CaptainTruth Apr 2021 #13

That makes two of us... 2naSalit Apr 2021 #15

Put me on the list. Irish_Dem Apr 2021 #48

How can he just ignore Corgigal Apr 2021 #14

Some have mentioned giving half to Virginia and half to Maryland jimfields33 Apr 2021 #20

Agreed. Corgigal Apr 2021 #21

It has to be miserable for them. I'd hate it I know that. jimfields33 Apr 2021 #22

They're not in his state so he doesn't care at all Polybius May 2021 #66

Countdown to Manchin defense force in 3...2...1... TiberiusB Apr 2021 #16

THIS 👆🏻👆🏻👆🏻 LenaBaby61 Apr 2021 #45

He didnt vote against any of Pres Obama's picks. I dont see why color would matter to him oldsoftie Apr 2021 #50

Manchin doesn't come off as a racist. LenaBaby61 May 2021 #71

+1 Crowman2009 Apr 2021 #56

More Democratic Senators removes his soap box and visability. Lulu Latech Apr 2021 #17

Yep... JohnnyRingo Apr 2021 #35

Put it up for a vote. Galraedia Apr 2021 #18

What backlash? The Mouth Apr 2021 #37

I wish I knew exactly what he does support. GemDigger Apr 2021 #23

BIG SURPRISE! Rebl2 Apr 2021 #24

I need a drink, does he know how his state came into being.....JFC... turbinetree Apr 2021 #25

He is just horrible! mysteryowl Apr 2021 #26

This is just beyond comprehension and I am biting my tongue turbinetree Apr 2021 #27

I am reaching for the legal THC mysteryowl Apr 2021 #29

Good one.....I still need a drink turbinetree Apr 2021 #30

Cheers mysteryowl Apr 2021 #31

Thank you................ turbinetree Apr 2021 #32

i agree with you. HE IS HORRIBLE. Trueblue1968 Apr 2021 #58

well said. Evolve Dammit Apr 2021 #39

Fuck.That.Guy. Nt Fiendish Thingy Apr 2021 #28

I agree: Fuck that guy and the horse he rode in on! machoneman Apr 2021 #33

Manchin, republicans' favourite senator Escurumbele Apr 2021 #36

Look at their governor.... WV has been under mining interest control for a long time. nt Evolve Dammit Apr 2021 #42

He also doesn't understand that to become a state doesn't require a constitutional amendment JohnSJ Apr 2021 #40

Of course he does, his problems have nothing to do with the Constitution, he's Humanist_Activist Apr 2021 #41

Explain This Then (From The 23rd Amendment) DallasNE Apr 2021 #51

I Am Sick To Death GB_RN Apr 2021 #52

Very tired of this guy. EndlessWire Apr 2021 #53

Even with Manchin's support, this had no chance of getting 60 votes Jose Garcia Apr 2021 #54

Yes, I wonder if this is an easy "no" for him since he gets to build his conservative credentials PoliticAverse Apr 2021 #55

Amazing how 50%+1 for a majority vote has turned into 60% AZLD4Candidate May 2021 #64

"It is how West Virginia was admitted in 1863, how Hawaii was admitted in 1959, and how D.C. will b riversedge May 2021 #65

"and how D.C. will be admitted in 2021." Polybius May 2021 #69

Would Manchin have a problem in recombining... Mawspam2 May 2021 #70