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JohnSJ

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22. Budi, he couldn't stop the HOUSE investigations going on. He is in the Senate. McConnel actually

Sun Dec 19, 2021, 03:03 PM

Dec 2021

supports those investigations, and Liz Cheney sure isn't going to back down.

Personally, I think too many people are over-thinking this, not the least is that he could have switched parties long before this.

He has the most leverage he will ever have in his political carreer as a Democrat, and he knows it.

That may change after the midterms, but I even doubt that.

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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

He went on FOX News to say it's a No. TheBlackAdder Dec 2021 #14

I know. I believe my statement still holds. He has more power with the Democrats than he would JohnSJ Dec 2021 #17

He has a lot of power Dorian Gray Dec 2021 #26

no doubt about it Dorian. JohnSJ Dec 2021 #28

Possible atreides1 Dec 2021 #2

If Manchin handed the congressional power to McConnel's Repubs, he'd be a fking god Budi Dec 2021 #7

Manchin rso Dec 2021 #20

Budi, he couldn't stop the HOUSE investigations going on. He is in the Senate. McConnel actually JohnSJ Dec 2021 #22

Right on the House matters. Agree that he's burned his Dem bridges for good Budi Dec 2021 #34

There would be no effect on the senate it would continue to block progress as it has Fullduplexxx Dec 2021 #38

He's already switched but just hasn't announced it. brush Dec 2021 #3

Agreed, and investigate his business that is obviously a conflict of interest. Doodley Dec 2021 #6

And did so with 25 minutes notice to the President. LowerManhattanite Dec 2021 #10

That's what I have come to mvd Dec 2021 #18

Yes. Make him publicly vote "NO" so people can see who he is. brush Dec 2021 #21

Really. So we will lose the ability to fill judicial appointments, including the SC. Why don't we JohnSJ Dec 2021 #23

They've already gutted Biden's agenda and what SCOTUS vacancy... brush Dec 2021 #25

At that point does the Jan 6 Committee stop? Dem led committees shift to R? Budi Dec 2021 #4

J6 committee is House, not Senate unc70 Dec 2021 #11

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

Yep. Manchin and Sinema have really screwed us. brush Dec 2021 #19

If they gain the majority in the House, they could impeach him, for what I have no idea, but JohnSJ Dec 2021 #27

With Manchin and Sinema refusing to help Biden's agenda... brush Dec 2021 #29

That is not completely accurate. They have supported Biden's judicial nominations, and they did JohnSJ Dec 2021 #32

I'm keeping my fingers crossed too on the J6 committee. brush Dec 2021 #33

As you say. The Jan 6 investigation is speeding up. Hortensis Dec 2021 #41

To me, this is exactly what was intended by the mantra, "Burn it all Down". Budi Dec 2021 #35

His concerns about the debt are bullshit. He voted for an extra $30B in the defense bill. LonePirate Dec 2021 #5

Just B.S. talking points for Rs and a number of Ds Diablo del sol Dec 2021 #8

I seriously hope you're right in your level headed thinking Budi Dec 2021 #12

Oh, I think he will switch Diablo del sol Dec 2021 #16

Bs is exactly right. And his concern of inflation is also bs. brush Dec 2021 #13

I think he's covering his own ass from the Jan 6 investigations. Budi Dec 2021 #9

+1. Tax the rich, easy solution to the deficit. /nt radius777 Dec 2021 #31

For every Legislator who holds the power to write a bill (all of them) Budi Dec 2021 #36

Because they are doing what big donors want radius777 Dec 2021 #37

ALL of Them? ANY LEGISLATOR REPEATING THIS SLOGAN Budi Dec 2021 #39

He has been paid enough. Texaswitchy Dec 2021 #30

I. HATE. HIS. GUTS. Trueblue1968 Dec 2021 #40