Your intermittent briefing on the reconciliation negotiations that Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) largely killed is now at least briefly back for an update. What can I say — it’s Manchin’s world, we’re just living in it.
Maybe nobody promise anything this time around, keep the discussions private, and that way we’ll all be pleasantly surprised if they ever manage to come to an agreement?
If both can be forcibly shoved into that grinder-- I’ll put in an order for some kielbasa.
“…what her concerns may be…”
That’s the question, isn’t it? What the hell are her concerns?
“Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) on Monday pitted himself against his staunchest ally so far on all things stymying Democrats’ hopes and dreams: Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ).”
“Two senators enter…One senator leaves.”
I have time and masks if needed
I will precinct walk for Gallegos
And is Sen Collins concerned too?
Let’s spin the wheel, Pat!
Sinema has thrown in with the oligarchs, and she and her staff seem to revel in the righteous hatred she engendered. It’s dreadful and I apologize (for the 637th time) that I gave her money and my vote.
ugh. I really was enjoying not hearing about either of these two for the short time it lasted…
“I respect her and what her concerns may be, but I think basically our financial situation is getting worse, not better, so maybe we can take another look at it,” Manchin added of Sinema. “I would hope so.”
well, manch, I’m certain you know kyrsten well enough to understand she doesn’t actually give a shit if the nation’s financial situation has gotten worse since the tax cuts for the wealthy have been implemented. She does care about her own financial situation and being in the spotlight, though. Maybe you can work it from that angle.
In other words, he doesn’t actually know what her concerns really are, but whatever they may be, he respects them. Because, why not respect concerns when you have no idea what they are?
Democrats should try to out-bribe the Republicans now supporting Sinema. The money seems to work better than words with her.
Senator John Tester (D-MT) could certainly be helpful with that process. After all, he is a butcher.
Actually, the best we can do in West Virginia is a dead possum. But until one is available and ready to face the rigors of a rough campaign,
Unfuckingbelievable. And for some crazy reason, the Republicans are never worried about what the Democrats might do.
how many zeroes are on the check
He’s quickly approaching his sell by date, if not surpassed it. I recognize the pragmatism of indulging this pretentious bounder’s whims and hostage takings in order to maintain Schumer as minority leader, but where’s the dignity?!
That is the way forward I see…if there is any way right now.
A dead possum might be better than a live Manchin.
I know, McConnell majority leader and all. But, if we got a couple more winnable Senate seats …
Maybe a talking possum. Or a macaw.