He is the most powerful person in our country right now imo.Say what you will about this guy’s politics.
I mostly just wanted to post this story that popped up in my news feed: Link
This dude lives on a 40’ boat while in DC: That’s awesome.
Also very strategic, or super well-liked. How does a Democrat win in a state Trump carried by 38.9 points?He is the most powerful person in our country right now imo.
By behaving like a centrist who cares more about his constituents than his party's leftist platform. I wish we had way more like him and fewer like AOC.Also very strategic, or super well-liked. How does a Democrat win in a state Trump carried by 38.9 points?
Talks like a centrist , votes the party line. Pretty good gimmickBy behaving like a centrist who cares more about his constituents than his party's leftist platform. I wish we had way more like him and fewer like AOC.
Hahahaha. Ok.Talks like a centrist , votes the party line. Pretty good gimmick
Thats is awesome.Ohhhhh, Joe Manchin can do miracles...just you wait and see...........
His boat is in the news because Graham tested positive after attending a cook-out there. Yahoo shared a good Washington Post article about the going-ons.Say what you will about this guy’s politics.
I mostly just wanted to post this story that popped up in my news feed: Link
This dude lives on a 40’ boat while in DC: That’s awesome.
No surprise. Joe Manchin is very powerful at the moment and he has always played the nepotism game well. The politicians who frequent his boat claim that it's a meeting place where they can connect as people and occasionally reach bipartisan deals. I think it's probably more like a who's who of career 'politicians,' the type who would belong to either party so long as it meant they retained their influence and power.I heard his wife made out very well in the current infrastructure bill. So congrats to them.
You left out the best part, which is that the boat is named Almost Heaven.Say what you will about this guy’s politics.
I mostly just wanted to post this story that popped up in my news feed: Link
This dude lives on a 40’ boat while in DC: That’s awesome.
A link or summation would be helpful here friendI heard his wife made out very well in the current infrastructure bill. So congrats to them.
Infrastructure bill includes $1B for commission run by Joe Manchin’s wifeA link or summation would be helpful here friend
Infrastructure bill includes $1B for commission run by Joe Manchin’s wife
https://gazette.com/politics/infrastructure-bill-includes-1b-for-commission-run-by-joe-manchin-s-wife/article_a1d6b40e-e655-5308-a5b0-7575e9cb1f1a.html
Aside from the bad optics, is the money warranted?Eta: I was listening to Tim Pool who said two things she runs or heavily supports recieve large sums of money from the latest bill. I wasnt listening very well at the moment. The link was the first return from searching his wife.
Aside from the bad optics, is the money warranted?
Say what you will about this guy’s politics.
Manchin’s houseboat is definitely cooler sounding than say Mitch McConnell’s damp pod he retires to at dusk to recharge.Phil Elliott said:Like the fact he is living on a boat/yacht whatever in DC. I hate to see any protesting on personal property/residences of politicians regardless of political party. As far as those complaining of him or his wife "making out" from the Infrastructure bill, if you don't think every politician is taking advantage of their office (nice way of saying they are all corrupt) I say good for you.
Ouch!Manchin’s houseboat is definitely cooler sounding than say Mitch McConnell’s damp pod he retires to at dusk to recharge.
Phil Elliott said:As far as those complaining of him or his wife "making out" from the Infrastructure bill, if you don't think every politician is taking advantage of their office (nice way of saying they are all corrupt) I say good for you.
I'm on your side.Direct Headline: Manchin defends CEO daughter after company raised EpiPen price
By David Wright, CNN September 7, 2016
https://www.cnn.com/2016/09/07/politics/manchin-defends-bresch-mylan-epipen-price/index.html
Direct Headline: Aug. 24, 2016: Senator's daughter who raised price of EpiPen got $19 million salary, perks in 2015
By Ariana Eunjung Cha Aug 24, 2016 at 5:10 PM
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-epipen-ceo-bresch-salary-20160824-story.html
Direct Headline: Mylan and staff are big donors to CEO's dad, U.S. Sen. Manchin, but he says he had no idea
by Eric Sagonowsky | Jul 12, 2017 9:30am
https://www.fiercepharma.com/pharma/a-recipient-mylan-donations-sen-manchin-says-he-doesn-t-know-top-contributors
Direct Headline: Mylan Executives Donate Big Money to Manchin
Company gave over $50K to senator in first quarter of 2018 while it was planning West Virginia layoffs. Manchin came under fire after it was revealed that Mylan and its subsidiaries witnessed a sudden spike in government funding after Bresch took over as CEO in 2012.
Haris Alic • April 21, 2018 5:00 am
https://freebeacon.com/politics/mylan-executives-donate-big-money-manchin/
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How many people here at FBG are parents? How many people here who are parents are well to do? How many are struggling financially? How many, if they are well to do, know other parents of other kids in the same age/class grouping as their own children who are struggling financially? An EpiPen can mean the difference between life and death.
Machin lined his pockets, BY SPENDING VAST SUMS OF YOUR TAX DOLLARS TO SUPPORT HIS DAUGHTERS JUGGERNAUT BIG PHARMA EMPIRE by making it easier for American children to die.
His campaign financial warchest is overflowing with blood money.
I'd like to think people are parents before they are political tribalists, but nothing would surprise me at this point.
He also wants work requirements and means testing. The interesting thing is that this is supposed to help the average to struggling American yet he’s having to fight for means testing to limit the cost.Joe Manchin proposed a deal to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer this summer to limit the total cost of Democrats' sweeping spending bill to $1.5 trillion, according to a copy of the agreement obtained by POLITICO.
Manchin also suggested beginning debate no earlier than Oct. 1.
https://www.politico.com/news/2021/09/30/manchin-proposed-15t-topline-number-to-schumer-this-summer-514803
still isHe is the most powerful person in our country right now imo.
He applies logic and common sense to his legislation actions. This is a rarity and should be lauded.Cowboysfan8 said:I think he’s an attention whore and LOVES being in front of the camera
By behaving like a centrist who cares more about his constituents than his party's leftist platform. I wish we had way more like him and fewer like AOC.
Or maybe you can show us how a constitutional amendment to balance the federal budget is not designed to help constituents for generations to come?Or maybe you can show me some legislation he's proposed specifically designed to help his constituents?
His state on balance wants him to be a centrist. That’s why he gets votes. This isn’t rocket science. Just because you want him to be the male AOC doesn’t mean his constituents want that.I would argue that this not even remotely true. The guy who says: “I cannot accept our economy, or basically our society, moving towards an entitlement mentality." Has absolutely zero issue bailing out his corporate donors and lobbyists. Or maybe you can show me some legislation he's proposed specifically designed to help his constituents?
https://theintercept.com/2021/09/03/joe-manchin-coal-fossil-fuels-pollution/
https://www.dailyposter.com/manchin-bank-bailout/
https://youtu.be/uvXsmxgsOmI
Sure, and because he is from West Virginia is why he is in the Senate. If people on the left don't like Joe Manchin, the day he leaves they will really enjoy seeing him replaced with whoever wins the Republican primary.Dude is a Senator from tiny West Virginia, has all these chumps kissing his ###. Did I mention he lives on a boat in DC.
He's figured out this game.
We need more people like Manchin in Washington and less people like AOC and Sanders in Washington.
I don't want him or need him to be the male version of AOC. I'd settle for the male version of Gillibrand or Amy Klobuchar.His state on balance wants him to be a centrist. That’s why he gets votes. This isn’t rocket science. Just because you want him to be the male AOC doesn’t mean his constituents want that.
I might personally prefer him to be Klobuchar as well. But I’m not a WV voter. (thank god)I don't want him or need him to be the male version of AOC. I'd settle for the male version of Gillibrand or Amy Klobuchar.
What we really need is for a 1% to tell the rest of us "Its all good"Yes, we need more people like Manchin who kowtow to corporate interests, lobbyists, and corporations instead of their constituents. Got it.
Dude is a Senator from tiny West Virginia, has all these chumps kissing his ###. Did I mention he lives on a boat in DC.
He's figured out this game.
link?I agree,
AOC, Omar have mastered the game as well...and it is a game.
Did I mention Omar paid her husband 2.7 million during her last campaign? And AOC is partying and hobnobbing with the so called elite and jet setters. Things Pelosi has done forever.
Power corrupts, always has and always will.
I'm just thankful Manchin has some desire to maintain work requirements and at least some semblance of a production based economy.We need more people like Manchin in Washington and less people like AOC and Sanders in Washington.