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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsManchin speaks with activists from his houseboat
Link to tweet
Manchin engaged with the flotilla of progressive activists that has been staging sail-in protests outside his houseboat every afternoon this week:
Ive been critical of Manchin but its good that he at least spoke to some people on our side for a change.
msongs
(67,465 posts)Carlitos Brigante
(26,505 posts)cold, calculating CEO.
Marthe48
(17,054 posts)The American people need to stop acting like we are going cup in hand to a senator or congressional member.
I heard this bit of news on TRMS and she said that she gave him credit for talking to the people in kayaks. He wasn't doing them a favor. He was doing his job. Stop acting like elcted officials are royalty. They were picked to work for Americans. If they don't do the job, elect someone who will.
LonePirate
(13,431 posts)Sure, they will talk to donors all day. every day but they rarely make time for us common folk, especially Republicans. Yes, the ordinary people of America deserve more time with their representatives in DC and they do not merit any special treatment. It's just exceptionally rare when something like this happens.
Marthe48
(17,054 posts)But when you elevate people, it is too easy for them to forget they put their pants on 1 leg at a time.
MichMan
(12,000 posts)kacekwl
(7,024 posts)This is our only chance. And no Mr. Manchin we're not on the same page.
UTUSN
(70,762 posts)being and talking from a "houseboat".
Marthe48
(17,054 posts)n/t
XanaDUer2
(10,778 posts)dual citizenship is looking better
Johnny2X2X
(19,212 posts)Manchin is negotiating and confident we will get a deal.