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In reply to the discussion: Manchin signals he won't support filibuster carve-out for debt hike [View all]Budi
(15,325 posts)17. K & R
Considering what the taxpayers pay out every year for the cumulative salaries of Senate & House alone, not to mention the healthcare & benes, make them sit in the chamber till the deal is done.
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Manchin signals he won't support filibuster carve-out for debt hike [View all]
riversedge
Oct 2021
OP
Manchin should be reminded that he won't have any power at all if Democrats are in the minority.
Walleye
Oct 2021
#10
I doubt he cares. He isn't up for reelection until 2024, and I doubt he will run again.
Lonestarblue
Oct 2021
#25
Hey Joe M. Just stfu. We know you are going to block things no matter what happens k
CentralMass
Oct 2021
#14
Joe Manchin Just Does Not Get It. McConnell does not want to work with Democratic Party.
UCmeNdc
Oct 2021
#21
You would think that Manchin thinks he is utterly powerless to get the debt ceiling raised.
femmedem
Oct 2021
#22
I am so sick of him and Sinema. As far as I'm concerned, there should be a vote and if these
in2herbs
Oct 2021
#36