Posted on 12/22/2017 4:27:00 PM PST by Kaslin
Of course it will, Joe. More than 80 percent of Americans will get a tax cut next year under the new law, with nearly as many taxpayers enjoying relief through at least 2026 (and very likely beyond). Of the plan's tiny handful of 'losers' (less than five percent), most are high-income earners living in high-tax states who itemize their deductions -- as opposed to taking the now-doubled standard deduction, as 70 percent of filers currently do (a number that will grow). It...doesn't sound like many West Virginians fit that profile. Manchin knew all of this, of course, but he voted with Chuck Schumer anyway, just as he's refused to help Republican Senators confirm a number of highly qualified judges nominated by President Trump. Confronted with his tax reform vote on local radio, Manchin struggled to defend his decision:
Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., on Wednesday struggled to explain his opposition to the Republican tax overhaul, conceding in a local radio interview that it contains “some good things” that could benefit his state. “There’s some good in this bill. I acknowledge that,” Manchin said, when West Virginia radio talk show host Hoppy Kercheval asked the senator why he opposed legislation that will benefit the “vast majority” of taxpayers and businesses in the state. “The things that you mention are correct. Initially people will benefit and see some changes in their taxes,” Manchin admitted...At times, it appeared that Manchin was wrestling with his answers, trying to justify his “no” vote without being too critical, and antagonizing Trump...Trump still has high approval ratings in West Virginia, a state he won over Democrat Hillary Clinton by nearly 42 percentage points. The senator could face blowback for voting against a measure Trump championed — and that was supported by the Republicans in his state. If voters in the working class-dominated state come to embrace the tax bill, Manchin’s re-election challenges could intensify. And it’s not just him. Democratic senators from Republican-leaning states facing similar potential hurdles over their opposition include Claire McCaskill of Missouri; Heidi Heitkamp of North Dakota; and Joe Donnelly of Indiana.
Manchin said that he opposed the bill because it adds to the national debt, and because the individual rate cuts weren't permanent. These are contradictory reasons. And if he was so concerned about the "temporary" tax cuts (as it stands families will receive relief every year for almost a decade), why wouldn't Manchin have voted for the bill, adamantly insisting that he'll vote to extend the tax cuts, or make them permanent, at the earliest possible opportunity? He also blamed his vote on the legislation's repeal of Obamacare's individual mandate tax, marking the latest instance in which he's defended the failing healthcare law, despite assuring West Virginia voters that he's opposed to 'the bad parts' of it. Other faux moderates like Indiana's Joe Donnelly, and North Dakota's Heidi Heitkamp (who was forced to retract some of the false propaganda she spread about the bill) should be held to account, as well. And while we're on the subject of vulnerable Senate Democrats, what to make of this news?
Clinton mulls role in 2018 midterms: https://t.co/O2lE0qWoK7 pic.twitter.com/i5F0wUv3HM— The Hill (@thehill) December 21, 2017
Hillary's favorable rating is at an all-time low -- even lower than Trump's -- yet she's reportedly thinking about stumping for Democrats across the country next year. Will Missouri's Claire McCaskill, who was the very first member of Congress to endorse Hillary Clinton for president last cycle (in 2013!), welcome her old friend and ally back to the Show Me State for some campaign "help"? Mrs. Clinton managed to attract 38 percent of the Missouri vote last November. I'll leave you with this observation:
WaPo: "It’s remarkable that not a single Democrat in either chamber voted for this...the undeniable math is that most people are going to pay less...the sky will not fall." #taxreform https://t.co/KqNImowerf— Guy Benson (@guypbenson) December 20, 2017
"Remarkable," indeed.
Joe..... soon to be an ex-Senator.
This dude loves to fly near the flame. The Donald can easily hold a rally in West Virginny with the republican candidate for this seat and Joe is toast. He will do everything he can to cuddle up to Trump before the election but I know that the President feels strongly about keeping control of the Senate and increasing the majority. There are about 7 or so seats where President Trump can be instrumental in taking down a leftist this next November. Already the daily Rasmussen poll has Donald up to 44% with Hillary’s latest popularity down to 37%. The smug and arrogant left is ready to blow their brains out. It will only get worse for them as the Country rebounds.
Heard Joe Manchin on the local talk radio, he’s trying his best to dodge and weave on this. He was claiming he actually supported the bill but voted against it because he didn’t like the “process” (IE Reconciliation) that the Republicans used to pass it.
A very acute statement that should be echoed on TV by all conservative pundits.
Methinks Trump will be paying a visit to WV come election time.
Huh? I hope that was a joke.
Too bad for Joe Manchin.
Does he need a glass of whine with that?
Which is Newspeak for, "The Feds don't have as much money to waste..." How about we eliminate the Departments of Education, NPR, the EPA, and on and on and on? You know, all those that do NOT have a Constitutional mandate?
Oh, Joe gets it alright.
But being a democrat in the senate or house with Schmucky Schumer and Nana Piglosi running the show is like being in the mob.
Once you join you do what the mob boss orders you to do.
The important thing is getting a conservative elected, not another McConnell lapdog like Capito.
Another confused twit.
It should be Patrick Morrisey, Jenkins is a McConnell acolyte.
Yeah munchkin stay in lock step and lock arms with the demorat gestapo....never mind what is best for the Country and your state....
Much of WV is in Marine One helicopter range from the WH. Manchin really stepped in it this time.
“If Manchin likes the Senate he should consider flipping. IIRC DJT carried WV by something like 60-35.”
If he tries, don’t take him! We need to stop these “Party jumpers!” They have shown their “loyalty” is a commodity that’s for sale.
Manchin excels at talking out of both sides of his mouth. I hope the Mountaineers will vote this fraud out next year.
“Trump needs to find a real conservative and help to brutalize this fool Manchin next year. We don’t need another RINO POS like Capito though.”
BTTT
The man is 70 years old. Like Moore in Alabama. What’s there to prove? I’ll say it again. These rats would rather do this than ph—k. Feinstein 85?
Dim Bulb
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