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In reply to the discussion: How Joe Manchin Knifed the Democrats -- and Bailed on Saving Democracy [View all]lame54
(35,287 posts)41. You're defending a guy who's perpetually...
On the verge of changing parties?
Nobody likes the guy who threatens to take his ball and go home
They put up with him to keep the game going but they don't like him
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How Joe Manchin Knifed the Democrats -- and Bailed on Saving Democracy [View all]
ificandream
Apr 2022
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It's almost impossible to read that and not emerge with a deep, seething anger in regards to
Celerity
Apr 2022
#5
Joe Biden has successfully appointed a record number of judges the federal courts.
LetMyPeopleVote
Apr 2022
#16
I know. But when Biden said "Let my people vote" Manchin told him to pound sand.
lagomorph777
Apr 2022
#18
Don't know why you made that preposterous statement about what would make me happy,
lagomorph777
Apr 2022
#36
Attacking Manchin serves no purpose unless you want him to change parties
LetMyPeopleVote
Apr 2022
#37
44 days in office, Vice President Kamala Harris has now cast three-tie breaking votes,
LetMyPeopleVote
Apr 2022
#28
MVP Harris Casts Tie Breaking Vote to Pass President Biden's $1.9T Covid Relief Bill
LetMyPeopleVote
Apr 2022
#29
Yes. Just not when it comes to saving democracy, the only planet we have and the millions of
Autumn
Apr 2022
#14
I am of the opinion that we would be far better off if judges were not appointed. A president
Autumn
Apr 2022
#23
You do realize that to change this you would need to amend the US Constitution
LetMyPeopleVote
Apr 2022
#30
She certainly would have been confirmed without him. Three Republicans crossed over. He could
Autumn
Apr 2022
#33
can't read it / paywall. i'm thinking of subscribing. is the article worth it? nt
orleans
Apr 2022
#9
In just over a year, and currently, MVP Harris is in 5th place for Most tie breaking votes cast,
LetMyPeopleVote
Apr 2022
#31