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packman

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59. Had to look it up

Fri Apr 30, 2021, 10:24 PM

Apr 2021

Article IV, Section 3, Clause 1: New States may be admitted by the Congress into this Union; but no new State shall be formed or erected within the Jurisdiction of any other State; nor any State be formed by the Junction of two or more States, or Parts of States, without the Consent of the Legislatures of the States concerned as well as of the Congress.

That last part I noted - wasn't West Virginia brought into existence through that process?

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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