Everyone hoping that Manchin would stand in the way of total socialism in the US just had them dashed. Just another sellout. America is doomed........
Anyone who was hoping that has not been paying attention to this guy.
He always makes a big deal of strong stand against --- whatever. Then, just when the vote is about to take place, he caves and votes with Pelosi.
Stop calling him "moderate". He is as progressive as anyone on that side of the aisle, he just plays games about it; but, in the end he votes with Pelosi.