Posted on 12/21/2021 9:56:26 AM PST by RandFan
Senate Democrats are signaling they plan to take more of a hardball approach to pressuring Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) to support their climate and social spending agenda after months of kid-glove treatment failed to deliver his vote.
Democrats are threatening to drive a wedge between Manchin and his many lower-income constituents who stand to reap billions of dollars in federal benefits if Build Back Better passes, including an enhanced child tax credit, lower Medicare-negotiated prescription drug prices and subsidies to cover the cost of child care.
Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Monday said Manchin will have to repeatedly defend his opposition to these popular programs by voting on the floor and took a subtle shot at his colleague for trying to dictate national policy through an appearance on “Fox News Sunday” over the weekend.
Democratic aides say that Manchin can expect more tough treatment from Schumer and other Democratic lawmakers who are now under new pressure from the party’s base for failing to deliver on the “big, bold” agenda they promised earlier this year.
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Allowing politicians to vote their conscience would undoubtedly “destroy our democracy”.
I would not be surprised to see them go after his daughter the pharma CEO.
Democratic aides say that Manchin can expect more tough treatment from Schumer and other Democratic lawmakers who are now under new pressure from the party’s base for failing to deliver on the “big, bold” agenda they promised earlier this year.
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If they’re stupid enough, and it’s not easy to outpace the Stupid Party, but possible, the Dems could drive Manchin to a FU moment where he flips party affiliation.
Old Mafia saying: “Take the gold or take the lead.”
Must be a lot of ill gotten gains at stake
The description of how they handled him seemed downright rude. Very “New York.” Also, they’re pushing too hard for too much.
The description of how they handled him seemed downright rude. Very “New York.” Also, they’re pushing too hard for too much.
Somebody has to pay the billions through taxes or inflation.
Maybe Republicans could go to bat for him?
Just cracked myself up.
They’d better hurry up and coerce, then. Their control days are numbered.....by my count 1/3 of the Senate and ALL of the House comes up for reelection VERY soon - like in 11 months (Tuesday, November 8th). They are going to lose both.
Joe has to switch parties to blunt Schumers henchmen......
I guess extortion isn’t much of a crime anymore.
That will go over well with the citizens whom he represents. They have been badly insulted by various Dem wags since Sunday, non-stop.
After this, Manchin can probably be elected Senator there until he falls over from old age.
So - screw ‘em.
We are not supposed to be in a "democracy"...
The Founders recognized the historical relationships between a "democracy" and ultimate & inevitable tyranny...
That is why they created a "Republic" NOT a "democracy"...
The global new world odor depends upon all the Schwab acolytes passing 6uild6ack6etter in their respective countries, so yes, I would imagine that the deep state will kidnap Manchin and his family, put guns to their heads and give the Senator one last ultimatum.
I’m surprised they don’t just count his no vote as a yes vote, and arrest anyone that questions it
I still don’t put it past them that even if he flips, it’s only so he can be a Trojan Horse inside the Republican party. They could be playing a long elaborate con...
Sounds like an insurrection …
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