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LastLiberal in PalmSprings

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20. He's changed his tune.

Reply to Calista241 (Original post)

Thu Sep 30, 2021, 10:43 AM

Sep 2021

Six months ago he said, "I was sent here to represent my constituents' interests." Now that his constituents have made it overwhelming clear that they want both bills passed, he suddenly discovers Social Security -- which many of them depend on -- and other programs that would greatly benefit them, and says, "Fuck you, constituents, I've got my personal fortune to look after." His logic is bullshit, and his constituents need to let him know so in unequivalent terms. It's time to make good trouble West Virginians. Biden has explained how his plan will be paid for. Tell Manchin to support his constituents, his president, and his party.

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Manchin Statement on Infrastructure and Reconciliation Negotiations [View all] Calista241 Sep 2021 OP

Did I do a good job daddy Koch? Crowman2009 Sep 2021 #1

Strategic pause equals, drag this out till the Dems lose in 2022 (speculatively) Crowman2009 Sep 2021 #2

asshole Ollie Garkie Sep 2021 #3

Authentic Frontier Gibberish Nasruddin Sep 2021 #4

Gibberish indeed! Duppers Sep 2021 #10

His 'strategic pause' ... left-of-center2012 Sep 2021 #5

Let him know what you think... Bay Area Babe Sep 2021 #6

welcome to DU gopiscrap Oct 2021 #24

And there it is - the cold hard truth...we NEVER had a true Senate majority to begin with. Moostache Sep 2021 #7

Close... but not quite FBaggins Sep 2021 #13

"American People" stands for "My Political Donors" Layzeebeaver Sep 2021 #8

OFFS, Manchin, we are NOT "spending for the sake of spending." SunSeeker Sep 2021 #9

Well... Mike Nelson Sep 2021 #11

One word: Epipen Rollo Sep 2021 #12

That deserves a comment. jaxexpat Sep 2021 #14

"We're going to do whatever it takes. If it takes $4 trillion, I'd do $4 trillion..." Galraedia Sep 2021 #15

What part of, billionaires and wealthy corporations finally paying taxes Bayard Sep 2021 #23

I think we have his final number... greblach Sep 2021 #16

%$#@&*&#@! Joe Manchin turbinetree Sep 2021 #17

Not to mention lonely bird Sep 2021 #18

Exactly. Touting the 3.5 trillion number is misleading. Midnight Writer Sep 2021 #21

Decisive action should be taken against those who are in direct opposition to the Party's majority. olegramps Sep 2021 #19

He's changed his tune. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Sep 2021 #20

Devastating news for tens of millions who need help. ASSHOLE Eliot Rosewater Sep 2021 #22

Does this guy live under a rock? BlueIdaho Oct 2021 #25