What do we do about Joe Manchin?

[DemocratSinceBirth]

I used to be sympathetic to Democratic leaders in red states but his attack on Harry Reid for defending us is beyond the pale. Maybe in this instance it is better for him and for us to cut him loose and let him join the Grand Old Trump party.

[LuvLoogie]

1. Manchin is an anomaly in that regard.

I think phone calls and letters to Manchin could be good. We have to make sure that Trumpism does not become normalized. More people in this country, more people on this planet agree with Harry Reid and not Joe Manchin. He needs to be reminded of that.

[leftofcool]

2. Joe Manchin will side with Trump every time. But now he is a Democratic leader.

[FarPoint]

5. I am very curious as to why Scheumer placed him into leadership...

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I'm stuck on this concept.... only thought is the saying, " keep your friends close and enemies closer" concept.

[still_one]

3. no. We should fight him on the issues that are important to Americans, and have stood as the

foundation of the Democratic party since the Civil Rights Act

He has a mixed record, he does not align himself straight across the board with republicans:

http://www.ontheissues.org/Joe_Manchin_III.htm

We also, need numbers to try to get control back in the Senate, though that will be a very difficult thing to do in two years

[radical noodle]

4. His state voted overwhelmingly for Trump

It's early. Send letters asking him to stand against certain things will be problems with Trump... conflict of interest, for example. We can't lose a possible ally. JMHO