Joe Manchin has made millions from coal.

[hamsterjill]

"Manchin is a walking conflict of interest," said Craig Holman, a lobbyist for the liberal watchdog group Public Citizen. "And what makes it all the more troubling is that he's the 50th Democratic senator, which gives him enormous sway over climate change policy."

I think it’s time Manchin got a little heat and was glad to see this on CNN.

Full story here:

https://www.cnn.com/2021/10/27/politics/joe-manchin-coal-interests/index.html

[FBaggins]

1. "Manchin is a walking conflict of interest"

People with a conflict of interest don’t quit their jobs… they recuse themselves from the decision.

Is that what Public Citizen wants?

The people who voted for him knew where he stood on coal. They didn’t vote for him despite that… they voted for him because of it.

[hamsterjill]

2. I want any negative headline about Manchin I can get.

I think a little heat for ole Manch is long overdue.

Maybe there’s some more dirt that can be dug up on his sorry ass.

[FBaggins]

3. The opinion of someone on the West coast isn't going to influence Manchin

The people of WV (as a whole), don’t consider that to be a negative headline.

[hamsterjill]

5. I'm not on the West coast.

I don’t care. He’s had literally no bad press and it’s time he got some. Maybe there’s a sexual harassment claim in there somewhere.

I despise the jerk and if I enjoy a little bit of bad press about him, you’ll have to allow me that.

Why constantly defend and deflect? This guy is an absolute jerk.

[PoliticAverse]

4. Maybe if you bring enough heat you can get him to quit or switch parties.

Be careful what you wish for.

[hamsterjill]

6. I don't care if he switched parties.

With him we are totally screwed any way. It would make no difference.

I hope there is more bad press to follow for him because I sincerely believe there’s a lot there between him and his kids.

[jimfields33]

7. He definitely should recuse himself from all climate discussions

[FBaggins]

8. Then BBB dies.

Recusing himself from the bill means we cap out at 49 votes.

[jimfields33]

9. He could still vote. Recuse just stop him from being in discussions

[FBaggins]

10. That isn't how recusal works

If a Supreme Court justice has a conflict of interest on a given topic, they don't participate in deliberations and they don't vote. The remaining eight justices proceed without them (including the possibility that they will deadlock 4-4).

What you want is a system where a conflicted politician must vote against that conflicted interest. Such a standard does not exist.

[jimfields33]

11. Oh yeah. Your right.

Supreme Court example reminded me of how it works. Thank you for giving me that reminder.

[BGBD]

12. Lol

Reminding WV voters that Manchin is a pro-coal, pro-gas. Anti environmental lobby senator is not putting "heat" to him. It's about as good of press as he can ask for. Some of you guys need to get out of your bubble and realize not everyone thinks like you.

There is literally nothing democrats can do to pressure Manchin. Nothing. And if they could it would just be cutting off their nose to spite their face.

[hamsterjill]

13. Yeah he's king.

I get reminded of that constantly on DU.

He’s too big of an asshole not to have SOME skeletons in his closet and someone needs to find them and use them.

[BGBD]

14. And then what?

[hamsterjill]

15. Take him into a dark room

And explain things to him. Capish?