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West Virginia

tymorial

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1. Manchin is the only hope of pulling west Virginia.

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post)

Thu Jul 8, 2021, 09:37 PM

Jul 2021

The notion of a progressive left of center senator from west Virginia at this time is entirely unrealistic. As for the current state of affairs, Manchin cares too much about his own political future to end the filibuster. It's a nonstarter. He knows he has no chance of winning if he cedes this issue. Quite frankly, he is going to have a battle anyway. West Virginia is too volatile of a seat. Manchin is doing what he can to win again. There no is no way a progressive candidate wins even if they oust him in the primary. I am sorry but that is the reality even if some don't want to hear it.

The young may be angry but they don't make enough to ensure victory. We need realism here not wishes.

Bash me if you want but 2022 is not going to be a walk. Everyone needs to be realistic.

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Joe Manchin's Bipartisanship Obsession Is Misguided, Young West Virginians Say [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jul 2021 OP

Manchin is the only hope of pulling west Virginia. tymorial Jul 2021 #1

He is up for re-election in 24 rpannier Jul 2021 #2

I urged Senator Manchin to end the filibuster. Lasher Jul 2021 #3