This isn't just a Joe Manchin problem, it is a systemic problem. The population of West Virginia is short of 1.8 million: about 0.5% of U.S. population.Their Senator wields disproportionate power - not only over what West Virginia wants (and needs) but over what the majority of the country wants. You don't even need to figure in the greed and corruption of the Manchin family to see that this is not just.
Half of my family is from W.VA.. My Democratic Grandmother must be jumping out of her grave! Manchin is for Himself, not the people. His daughter a pharmaceutical Big Boss & his son a Coal man. He is a Corporate money person who bought desperate West Virginians.
I’m kind of tired of all the self serving elected officials. Enriching themselves, their families and “friends” with zero fear of legal retribution. The system has been gamed, and the American people’s only choice is to vote them out. Unfortunately, anyone who runs against these established clowns usually can’t compete to the financial backers of the democrat or republican parties. We must find a way to get big money out of politics, or the workers of American will continue to be taken advantage of by the corporations who fund our elected officials campaigns.
This is right on and, though political corruption has always existed, I feel it is reaching an "unsustainable" level. Something catastrophic will occur in our societal system that will precipitate either our demise or a radical change in our society. This seems to be what happens historically.
This corruption needs to be called out loudly. Democrats need to stop pussy footing around and get things done. Enough of Joe Manchin holding the party hostage.
Manchin has replaced Biden. He is the new Trump. Why can’t the Dems become more aggressive and pragmatic? Why can’t he be sanctioned? Right before our very eyes, Manchin has become the Trump of our party. By 2024, we will no longer be a Democracy. The Dems have it all and and are handing it over to the Fascists immoral Republicans by not taking charge.
Joe Manchin is as corrupt and immoral a politician as you can get, and his sleaziness has certainly oozed onto his daughter, Heather Bresch, who was instrumental in hiking Epi-pen and most recently sold out W. Virginia middle class workers, whose company was moved overseas; in both cases she made millions.
I sincerely hope someone challenges him when he's up for reelection.
He certainly appears to reek of corruption! But until we can get the lobbyists banned we will always have this! A very sad commentary on our elected officials.
What a selfish SOB. Corrupt individuals like Manchin, eventually choke on foul air. To not support such a dynamic bill to improve our country in so many GOOD ways, is truly unconscionable .
What's the matter with so-called moderate Republicans? Where is Mitt Romney, Susan Collins, Lisa Murkawski? Why are they so stonewalled by the likes of Mitch McConnell?
It would be great if senators and representatives were not allowed to vote on bills when their vote (yes or no) would benefit them or their family members. Maybe, call it the conflict of interest rule. But then how may congresspeople would still be eligible to vote?
Manchin just screwed everyone over, to put it bluntly. He is a menace to democracy, a selfish narci$$i$t, a 5th columnist who dares to call himself a Democrat. He cares absolutely nothing for the people of his state and for the general welfare of the country. He is anathema.
I’m a little surprised he hasn’t flipped and become a Republican, thus giving the GOP a 51-49 majority and among other things, making Mitch McConnell majority leader, again. Yeah, I’m full of happy thoughts today!
Manchin is correct. We do need to elect more liberals- starting with a massively funded primary opponent to Joe Manchin in WV. Let him know that, should he defeat the primary opponent, we will help to fund his Republican opponent.
Joe Manchin doesn't care about the people of West Virginia. He's there for the money and if he votes for the BBB bill he will lose millions. Joe Manchin is a piece of shit like all wealthy people in the Republican Party.
This isn't just a Joe Manchin problem, it is a systemic problem. The population of West Virginia is short of 1.8 million: about 0.5% of U.S. population.Their Senator wields disproportionate power - not only over what West Virginia wants (and needs) but over what the majority of the country wants. You don't even need to figure in the greed and corruption of the Manchin family to see that this is not just.
Half of my family is from W.VA.. My Democratic Grandmother must be jumping out of her grave! Manchin is for Himself, not the people. His daughter a pharmaceutical Big Boss & his son a Coal man. He is a Corporate money person who bought desperate West Virginians.
I’m kind of tired of all the self serving elected officials. Enriching themselves, their families and “friends” with zero fear of legal retribution. The system has been gamed, and the American people’s only choice is to vote them out. Unfortunately, anyone who runs against these established clowns usually can’t compete to the financial backers of the democrat or republican parties. We must find a way to get big money out of politics, or the workers of American will continue to be taken advantage of by the corporations who fund our elected officials campaigns.
This is right on and, though political corruption has always existed, I feel it is reaching an "unsustainable" level. Something catastrophic will occur in our societal system that will precipitate either our demise or a radical change in our society. This seems to be what happens historically.
This corruption needs to be called out loudly. Democrats need to stop pussy footing around and get things done. Enough of Joe Manchin holding the party hostage.
Manchin has replaced Biden. He is the new Trump. Why can’t the Dems become more aggressive and pragmatic? Why can’t he be sanctioned? Right before our very eyes, Manchin has become the Trump of our party. By 2024, we will no longer be a Democracy. The Dems have it all and and are handing it over to the Fascists immoral Republicans by not taking charge.
Joe Manchin is as corrupt and immoral a politician as you can get, and his sleaziness has certainly oozed onto his daughter, Heather Bresch, who was instrumental in hiking Epi-pen and most recently sold out W. Virginia middle class workers, whose company was moved overseas; in both cases she made millions.
I sincerely hope someone challenges him when he's up for reelection.
He certainly appears to reek of corruption! But until we can get the lobbyists banned we will always have this! A very sad commentary on our elected officials.
What a selfish SOB. Corrupt individuals like Manchin, eventually choke on foul air. To not support such a dynamic bill to improve our country in so many GOOD ways, is truly unconscionable .
What's the matter with so-called moderate Republicans? Where is Mitt Romney, Susan Collins, Lisa Murkawski? Why are they so stonewalled by the likes of Mitch McConnell?
It would be great if senators and representatives were not allowed to vote on bills when their vote (yes or no) would benefit them or their family members. Maybe, call it the conflict of interest rule. But then how may congresspeople would still be eligible to vote?
Manchin just screwed everyone over, to put it bluntly. He is a menace to democracy, a selfish narci$$i$t, a 5th columnist who dares to call himself a Democrat. He cares absolutely nothing for the people of his state and for the general welfare of the country. He is anathema.
I’m a little surprised he hasn’t flipped and become a Republican, thus giving the GOP a 51-49 majority and among other things, making Mitch McConnell majority leader, again. Yeah, I’m full of happy thoughts today!
Manchin is correct. We do need to elect more liberals- starting with a massively funded primary opponent to Joe Manchin in WV. Let him know that, should he defeat the primary opponent, we will help to fund his Republican opponent.
re my remark a few week ago - ALWAYS Follow The Money. Manchin is corrupted
Joe Manchin doesn't care about the people of West Virginia. He's there for the money and if he votes for the BBB bill he will lose millions. Joe Manchin is a piece of shit like all wealthy people in the Republican Party.