As Predicted, Joe Manchin Steps Right Up And Promises To Scuttle Any Progressive Agenda.

[TrollBuster9090]

(Sorry about the Fox News link)
It's good to know that there are still SOME things that are predictable about this election. One of them is the prompt appearance of 'Democratic' Senator Joe Manchin promising to block any progressive moves by VOTING AGAINST abolishing the filibuster. Thus, even if Democrats work their guts out, and manage to win both Georgia Senate seats, Manchin promises still hand the GOP the Koch-block button, allowing them to bring the country to a grinding halt until we have a Republican President again. The standard Republican strategy: "If WE can't govern, NOBODY can!"

Manchin promises to vote AGAINST abolition of the filibuster, meaning you'd need a minimum of 10 Republican senators to pass any law brought in by Democrats. Yeah...good luck with that, Joe.

And it's not like he'd pay a price for eliminating the filibuster. He's not even up for election for another four years.

I'll tell you what. How about the Democrats start talking about funding a HUGE green energy project in West Virginia that will put thousands to work...but if Manchin still votes to keep the filibuster, it'll be FUCK YOU, JOE! That would give him the POLITICAL COVER he needs to vote to abolish the filibuster.

[TomSlick]

2. He's better than a Republican Senator - even if only just a little.

He runs in a very conservative state. He is not going to commit political suicide.

[TrollBuster9090]

19. Yeah, Brett Baier was trying to prod him into "becoming a Republican" during the interview.

Literally, Manchin listed all the ways he was going to screw the Democratic Party agenda, and then Baier said "but you won't become a Republican?"

Obviously if he did that, it would be the last straw. But, at least if he stays a Democrat, and assuming (a big assumption) Democrats win both Georgia seats, it would prevent Republicans from Chairing all the committees, and having majority votes on all the committees. I'll give him that much.

[VMA131Marine]

4. It's 10 Republican senators not 17

60 votes needed for cloture not 67 but, as you say, it might as well be a million.

[TrollBuster9090]

17. Thanks! I fixed it. I must have been thinking about amending rules. nt

[Hassler]

5. By not picking up ten seats, it was always going to be difficult

To get a progressive agenda through. Now it's about maybe getting to 50 to appoint judges and a functioning executive branch.

[TrollBuster9090]

20. And getting the committee chairs, and a majority vote on committees. I'll give him that. nt

[msongs]

6. unfortunately if we win both GA seats he will be in charge, not the majority leader

maybe not officially but if he doesn't get his ball every time he will vote with repubs or even cross over

[Me.]

7. So Is He Going To Block Health Care For West Virginians?

Virus relief?

[Iliyah]

8. No ....

[TrollBuster9090]

18. Manchin himself doesn't have to block anything. If he votes to keep the filibuster, the Republicans

...will do all that, whether he agrees or not. Meanwhile, he gets to be a 'hero' of the both-siderism squad.

[Firebrand Gary]

9. He's better than the alternative!

Anyone who says that we should shrink our tent is clearly operating in the interest of another tent.

[theaocp]

14. What is strategically gained by this interview by Manchin?

It seems like it’s just good news for Republicans. Fuck Republicans.

[Firebrand Gary]

25. So you're telling me that fewer senate democrats is better for confirmations?

Please elaborate?

[theaocp]

28. So, nothing gained?

The interview didn’t have to happen, right?

[hatrack]

16. At least a GOP senator would honestly try to fuck us . . .

Instead of caucusing with us as a "fellow Democrat" for the express purpose of fucking us.

[Firebrand Gary]

27. Save it.

That is bullshit! GOP Senators don't do anything honestly... WORDS MATTER and that should apply to those who use DU as well.

For the record, he voted against the nomination of Barrett.

[pfitz59]

10. We need to look toward 2022

and fry every opposition Senator up for re-election. Send "must pass" bills from the House to the Senate, and watch the faithless fucks try to squirm out of voting. These need not be overly Progressive, but just enough to "chap their hides." Some can even be slightly tailored to affect individual states (with GOP Senators). Ready-made campaign ads. "Why did Senator so-and-so vote against the 'Wisconsin' jobs bill? Because he hates his state, but loves 'dark money'!" A savvy elections staff can make it work...

[msongs]

11. I predict he will switch parties if we dont win both GA seats and take control nt

[mountain grammy]

23. Wouldn't surprise me

or if we win one seat, he jumps..

[Bettie]

12. That means he's also against Biden getting even

one cabinet pick confirmed.

Or anything else done. Ever.

[yaesu]

13. another Lieberman. nt

[redstateblues]

15. No Progressive agenda is happening with 48 Senators

[jalan48]

21. Joe's a fossil fuel guy, as in Regressive agenda.

[mountain grammy]

22. He sucks

[certainot]

24. this asshat thinks people who believe limbaugh are a legitimate part of his constituency

[BaronChocula]

26. Goppers gonna gop