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In reply to the discussion: The fourth paragraph from Manchin's statement makes me think he's getting ready to switch [View all]Budi
(15,325 posts)12. I seriously hope you're right in your level headed thinking
        The alternative is damned near unthinkable.
Thanks.
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                        The fourth paragraph from Manchin's statement makes me think he's getting ready to switch [View all]
							Polybius
							Dec 2021
							OP
                        
        
        I don't think that statement is a reflection that his switching parties is immenent.  Manchin has
        JohnSJ
        Dec 2021
        #1
      
        
        I know.  I believe my statement still holds.  He has more power with the Democrats than he would
        JohnSJ
        Dec 2021
        #17
      
        
        If Manchin handed the congressional power to McConnel's Repubs, he'd be a fking god
        Budi
        Dec 2021
        #7
      
        
        Budi, he couldn't stop the HOUSE investigations going on.  He is in the Senate.  McConnel actually
        JohnSJ
        Dec 2021
        #22
      
        
        There would be no effect on the senate it would continue to block progress as it has
        Fullduplexxx
        Dec 2021
        #38
      
        
        Really.  So we will lose the ability to fill judicial appointments, including the SC.  Why don't we
        JohnSJ
        Dec 2021
        #23
      
        
        Right. So what would the shift in power to McConnell affect other than the committee?
        Budi
        Dec 2021
        #15
      
        
        It wouldn't have any bearing on the House investigation, and for that matter if the DOJ decided to
        JohnSJ
        Dec 2021
        #24
      
        
        If they gain the majority in the House, they could impeach him, for what I have no idea, but
        JohnSJ
        Dec 2021
        #27
      
        
        That is not completely accurate.  They have supported Biden's judicial nominations, and they did
        JohnSJ
        Dec 2021
        #32
      
        
        His concerns about the debt are bullshit. He voted for an extra $30B in the defense bill.
        LonePirate
        Dec 2021
        #5