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30. Doublespeak

Wed Mar 20, 2024, 08:17 PM

Mar 20

On one hand, Joe Manchin wants bipartisan support for democratic judges. He wants republican backing.

But on the other hand, all that would satisfy Manchin is just one, solitary republican vote. One single vote.

Since when does ONE arbitrary vote signify bipartisanship and support by Republicans?

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Manchin won't vote for Biden judge picks that lack GOP support [View all] demmiblue Mar 20 OP

Need to bribe some orcas. AnrothElf Mar 20 #1

Can't wait for him to move on Marthe48 Mar 20 #2

I doubt you are going to like the votes by his replacement MichMan Mar 20 #3

So? dchill Mar 20 #5

So, I wouldn't be so gleeful when he leaves MichMan Mar 20 #10

One expects a Republican to act like a Republican. dchill Mar 20 #17

And Schumer is majority leader because unlike a republican onenote Mar 21 #53

Sad but probably true PatSeg Mar 20 #38

Sad but probably true PatSeg Mar 20 #39

jim justice has another lawsuit against him Marthe48 Mar 20 #16

They wont be that much different quakerboy Mar 21 #47

Superego on steroids. dchill Mar 20 #4

Who pays him ? nt DURHAM D Mar 20 #6

What is he sick and tired of? Irish_Dem Mar 20 #7

Exactly. How does he suffer, voting for Democrats? catrose Mar 20 #19

He is so long suffering. Such a victim. Irish_Dem Mar 20 #20

Get lost Manchin Blue Owl Mar 20 #8

Guess he doesn't need to hide his true colors anymore. Think. Again. Mar 20 #9

To hell with you jackass. CousinIT Mar 20 #11

Here's something for you manchin bluestarone Mar 20 #12

Negotiating with 2 year olds isn't practical Raven123 Mar 20 #13

What if we can't find a bipartisan R? What happens then Manchin? RainCaster Mar 20 #14

And the country is sick and tired of Manchin getting media attention Freethinker65 Mar 20 #15

oh screw you Astraea Mar 20 #18

Charles Pierce:"Adeel Mangi Is Hopelessly Qualified for This Judgeship, Not That That Matters Around Here" (he's Muslim) muriel_volestrangler Mar 20 #21

This kind of crap was the reason the founding fathers separated church and state SouthernDem4ever Mar 20 #23

What does "hopelessly overqualified" even mean? niyad Mar 20 #41

"Hopelessly qualified" is a bit of satire, on criticisms of some appointments. Pierce didn't say "over-" muriel_volestrangler Mar 21 #49

How Republican of him to make up new rules and hoops for Dems to jump through ZonkerHarris Mar 20 #22

He is a dick. MOMFUDSKI Mar 20 #24

But he was fine with being the sole Democrat to vote for Kavanaugh. sl8 Mar 20 #25

But he MADE it "bi-partisan" with his OWN vote.... lol DemocraticPatriot Mar 20 #40

Technically true. nt sl8 Mar 21 #52

Fuck. Joe. Manchin. NewHendoLib Mar 20 #26

What a worthless POS. SouthernDem4ever Mar 20 #27

I think Duckworth is still on the fence with this one. Gidney N Cloyd Mar 20 #28

Time to release the Epipen Manchin scandal Kraken. He has more than earned it. GreenWave Mar 20 #29

Doublespeak no_hypocrisy Mar 20 #30

Honorary Republican. OAITW r.2.0 Mar 20 #31

Figures Rebl2 Mar 20 #32

Manchin is a DINO. republianmushroom Mar 20 #33

Corrupt SOB is wanting money. Emile Mar 20 #34

Damned asshole. Hes leaving so why do this at all? The Third Doctor Mar 20 #35

Did Harlan Crowe buy that yacht for Manchin? Midnight Writer Mar 20 #36

What a juvenile LiberalLovinLug Mar 20 #37

He's just showing his ass now Afrocat Mar 20 #42

Does ANYONE in the Senate care about judicial qualification? Thunderbeast Mar 20 #43

Isn't this just so manchin like...good riddance. I know...he's part of our majority, all the same at what cost? PortTack Mar 21 #44

Must make a note to celebrate in fine style Hope22 Mar 21 #45

Take your fake democrat ass samplegirl Mar 21 #46

My grandfather had words for such as Manchin, "He's one bought son-of-a-bitch and that's all he is." jaxexpat Mar 21 #48

I wonder how much the lobbyists are paying him to elect federalist society judges. Mr. Sparkle Mar 21 #50

God Bless Joe Manchin * Oopsie Daisy Mar 21 #51

"I'm sick and tired of it, I can't take it anymore,'" Manchin said" Ray Bruns Mar 21 #54

So he doesn't vote on the merits of the nominee? Just whether a GOPer will support? 617Blue Mar 21 #55

No surprise there. Speaking for myself, I am quite eager for Senator Manchin to retire to his yacht. n/t PatrickforB Mar 21 #56