Either Manchin is bucking his party, or he's faking it. After further consideration. I'm going with faking it cause election is coming up. Time to put on his conservative hat.
He should change and become a Republican but I don’t think he will.
Definitely faking it. The Governor of his state switched parties. The President isn’t shy about digging for coal. The President isn’t shy about his support for the 2nd Amendment.
Manchin can talk all the smack he wants, but he’s all about the Dem’s and his record proves it. Sure, he’s allowed to buck them, once in a while, when his votes don’t matter. Just like all the obamacare votes by the Republicans. It’s Showmanship 101 and people fall for it.
Hope he’s shown the door, in a very significant manner.