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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]JohnSJ
(98,883 posts)32. That is not completely accurate. They have supported Biden's judicial nominations, and they did
vote for the Bipartisan bill, which was part of Biden's agenda, even though it was not all of what we wanted.
You are right, the House is very vulnerable. However, in the first quarter of next year, I believe revelations will come out regarding the January 6th insurrection, that may change the dynamics.
Things can change very rapidly in politics. Comey helped elect trump, one word from Terry Mcauliffe, and Virgina was over.
It is not out of the realm that there will be revelations about January 6, and the politicians who were involved in the effort to overturn the election that can change things.
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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
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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