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In reply to the discussion: 'I Wanted Republicans to Win': Manchin Breaks Silence on 2024 Election [View all]Bristlecone
(10,892 posts)42. Another Turncoat Joe. A complete failure as a leader and WV representative
Bottom 5 in education, healthcare, mortality, on and on. He never lifted that state 1 inch during his tenure.
A self-important jagoff.
But Blah blah filibuster, blah blah sacred institution, blah blah blah. Buy my shitty book.
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'I Wanted Republicans to Win': Manchin Breaks Silence on 2024 Election [View all]
RandySF
Yesterday
OP
Don't hear much these days from all of those who were calling for abolishing the filibuster
MichMan
Yesterday
#15
Because we aren't in power to do so and Republicans never let it stop them from passing what they wanted anyway.
W_HAMILTON
23 hrs ago
#20
As someone whose Congressional vote may well become utterly, totally, and completely worthless
dsc
21 hrs ago
#21
Just what did he do to improve the lives of his constituents with education, healthcare? Did he make a difference?
Deuxcents
19 hrs ago
#30
Where are the "well it could be worse, at least he's a Democrat" dopes now?
BannonsLiver
18 hrs ago
#34
I am more tolerant than most on this forum towards Democratic officeholders making honest criticisms of the party.
Midwestern Democrat
17 hrs ago
#37
Another Turncoat Joe. A complete failure as a leader and WV representative
Bristlecone
11 hrs ago
#42