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Bettie

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13. It isn't about the argument or changing minds

Tue Mar 2, 2021, 09:19 AM

Mar 2021

it is about the other side. They will never cross the aisle to vote for anything that they did not write.

That's the rule of the Republican party: compliance above all.

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Sen. Joe Manchin on ending the filibuster: 'Jesus Christ, what don't you understand about 'never'?' [View all] Celerity Mar 2021 OP

Can some group run ads in WV rainy Mar 2021 #1

He is never going to cave on it, nor will he cave on SCOTUS expansion, nor even lower federal court Celerity Mar 2021 #3

His constituents voted for Trump 2 to 1. Amishman Mar 2021 #28

Thank you! redstatebluegirl Mar 2021 #31

But but but wouldn't they at least want $15 an hour minimum wage? rainy Mar 2021 #35

So is bdamomma Mar 2021 #41

70% voted for Trump. WarGamer Mar 2021 #38

He's a champion of gridlock. Rhiagel Mar 2021 #2

There goes 2022 Fullduplexxx Mar 2021 #4

With the filibuster in place, Moscow Mitch can ensure Biden will fail. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Mar 2021 #5

Yup, Manchin D.I.N.O. NT mitch96 Mar 2021 #16

He's his own worst enemy HootieMcBoob Mar 2021 #6

I never thought they should end it bucolic_frolic Mar 2021 #7

This is why HR1 and HR4 must pass. djacq Mar 2021 #8

And also why they won't FBaggins Mar 2021 #9

they're DOA. WarGamer Mar 2021 #39

With friends like this, who needs enemies! cannabis_flower Mar 2021 #10

This message was self-deleted by its author Bonn1997 Mar 2021 #11

Why is our argument so weak superpatriotman Mar 2021 #12

It isn't about the argument or changing minds Bettie Mar 2021 #13

I disagree superpatriotman Mar 2021 #21

If you have evidence that they are willing to Bettie Mar 2021 #26

Their hate for Democrats and our ideals. Repug voters want their Hotler Mar 2021 #27

I will give you the Republican definition of never; Chainfire Mar 2021 #14

Waiting for those who say Manchin's detractors know zip about politics to chime in any moment... Efilroft Sul Mar 2021 #15

The filibuster hurts only Senate Democrats -- and Mitch McConnell knows that. The numbers don't lie. Celerity Mar 2021 #17

I agree. Efilroft Sul Mar 2021 #19

There is another election in two years. If Democrats can add to their Senate majority then... Tom Rinaldo Mar 2021 #18

'More Republican Senate seats are up in 2022 than Democratic ones.' Celerity Mar 2021 #22

So basically we are fucked. Autumn Mar 2021 #24

"Even if we win 3 or 4 net seats, we are nowhere near 60..." Tom Rinaldo Mar 2021 #29

There are at least 3 Dems completely against nuking the filibuster. Feinstein is the 3rd, Celerity Mar 2021 #30

Feinstein could step down before the 2022 election. There is pressure building for her to do so Tom Rinaldo Mar 2021 #32

Feinstein is also against filibuster repeal. WarGamer Mar 2021 #40

yes, I have been saying this (and listing some of the other possible ones against it) for a awhile Celerity Mar 2021 #46

Gosh, Joe...Jesus understands very well why you refuse to end the filibuster. Roisin Ni Fiachra Mar 2021 #20

You need to understated we can replace you Joe. There are other states where we can get other seats Autumn Mar 2021 #23

Primary Him! colsohlibgal Mar 2021 #25

Blasphemy!!!!! #3 in the "thou shalt nots" Grins Mar 2021 #33

America has endured timms139 Mar 2021 #34

Welcome to DU! bdamomma Mar 2021 #43

So Manchin is dedicated to getting us routed in 22 and 24- BarackTheVote Mar 2021 #36

What does he not understand that people are tired of a Congress that accomplishes little because of Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Mar 2021 #37

it's all about bdamomma Mar 2021 #44

We have to render him politically impotent by picking up WI & PA in 2022. LowerManhattanite Mar 2021 #42

NC with Jeff Jackson (who would have won in 2020) is more likely than WI (open seat as well) Celerity Mar 2021 #47

Who is pulling his strings? moondust Mar 2021 #45

So maintaining the filibuster is a really big deal to the average West Virginian? jalan48 Mar 2021 #48