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Dorian Gray

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26. He has a lot of power

Sun Dec 19, 2021, 04:12 PM

Dec 2021

right now, though loses it if he changes parties or if the democrats win a majority.

I think he can get a LOT for his state right now, and he should utilize that for the people in his state. It appears to me, however, he's just going the way of obstructing. (And losing benefits for the people he serves.) He could do this by playing hard ball with the Republicans too.

It's a real misuse of the power in his hands. It absolutely appears that he's catering to the donors rather than his constituents, and it's a misuse of the power he holds.

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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