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Not buying it.
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He said, or it was reported, that he would caucus with the Dems as an Independent- and he’s calling the squad to explain himself!
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Colin Powell: "I am a fiscal conservative with a social conscience."
In other words, liberal.
“I’m fiscally responsible and socially compassionate.”
That used to be the most common type of elected Democrat.
He’s always been big on social welfare spending. He’s more of a 1970’s style Democrat.
"Socially Compassionate" is the term Manchin uses frequently to cover for his support of far left social policies like abortion, the lgbtq agenda, welfare, etc while claiming to have conservative values. As far as fiscal responsibility, he would have enthusiastically supported BBB if they loaded enough bribes for him. With this political move, he ensures they will not underestimate him again. The only thing that surprises me is that Mitch was able to keep the squishy rinos in line.