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It’s the best way to win another Senate term . . . if he doesn’t run for president.

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[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 year ago (8 children)

He’s not the Senate swing vote any more, so this is how he gets attention.

[–] Astroturfed 11 points 1 year ago (7 children)

He was never a Democrat. Just someone willing to vote either way for enough grease.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Oh yes he was. Manchin is a residual from the neoliberal movement. He's a great reminder that Democrats have been "radical centrists" for decades.

Democrats aren't your friends. They're just the better option between two conservative parties.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Democrats aren't your friends. They're just the better option between two conservative parties.

Exactly.

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