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Staph

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9. He has been holding town halls for years,

Thu Jul 12, 2018, 04:51 PM

Jul 2018

unlike any of his opponents. I attended one of those town halls in the spring of 2017, and spoke on my healthcare issues with a pre-existing condition. He listened and agreed to continue his support for the ACA. He also talked about Planned Parenthood. He was initially opposed, as a Catholic, until women explained to him all of the services that PP supplied, and what a small percentage of their services are abortion-related. He now supports Planned Parenthood.

Manchin, like all politicians, looks to his re-election first. That's why some of his positions drive DU crazy. But he can be persuaded. He actually listens to his constituents, as opposed to the Republicans who only listen to big money.

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Manchin hosts roundtable on pre-existing conditions [View all] TexasTowelie Jul 2018 OP

They can thank the republicans and the trump administration for helping those premiums go higher, still_one Jul 2018 #1

Maybe. My husband won't change his mind even though 5 of us have pre-existing conditions. CozyMystery Jul 2018 #5

I am sorry if I sound insensitive regarding your spouse, but that is pure selfishness in my view. still_one Jul 2018 #6

You don't sound insensitive. CozyMystery Jul 2018 #10

Then I hope that he would empathize and put himself in your shoes and have a change of heart, still_one Jul 2018 #11

Then I hope that he would empathize and put himself in your shoes and have a change of heart, still_one Jul 2018 #12

Recommended reading, though I'm not feeling the love... cbreezen Jul 2018 #2

I believe that Manchin is on the plus side of the polls in his race for reelection. TexasTowelie Jul 2018 #3

Good to hear. cbreezen Jul 2018 #4

Didnt he vote for kavanaugh? Fullduplexxx Jul 2018 #7

I don't know whether he voted for Kavanaugh or not. TexasTowelie Jul 2018 #8

He has been holding town halls for years, Staph Jul 2018 #9