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Not a great fan of “the squad” either.

 

It’s true, but I’d be more apt to describe The Squad as honest in their policy choices than Manchin. Manchin is doing what ever he does for 2 reasons, only. First, personal or familial enrichment. Second, the personal power to achieve the first reason.

 

On brand

 

You are never going to shame right wingers by pointing out their hypocrisy. I don’t understand why anyone expects that to work after all this time.

Explain clearly to people what Republicans are costing them. If it takes more than two commas (probably more than one), it isn’t clear enough.

 

Maybe the coal industry liked BBB?

U.S. coal miners' union asks Manchin to 'revisit' opposition to spending bill

 

Fair

 

He looks like the juice head you see stumbling into Gold’s Gym every morning.

 

Welcome to the Hotel Magafornia

Trump's DC hotel was the 'epicenter' of corruption where anyone looking to 'curry favor' could just walk in and 'flash cash,' says watchdog group

 

In 2017 I attended a railroad lobby group function there where Chuck Grassley spoke. There was considerable cynical eye-rolling by the attendees over the location, and the organizers refused to address the ethical issues, even off the record.

 

Hypocrisy is their FUEL!