Manchin to block Biden Federal Reserve nominee Sarah Raskin, likely sinking candidacy

New York Post ^ | March 14, 2022 | Steven Nelson

[nickcarraway]

Sen. Joe Manchin on Monday said he opposes President Biden’s nomination of Sarah Raskin to serve on the seven-member Federal Reserve board — likely blocking her nomination.

Manchin’s surprise announcement handed the White House a significant defeat after it invested time defending Raskin’s contentious candidacy. It follows Manchin (D-WV) blowing up Biden’s $2 trillion Build Back Better Act in December.

Manchin said in a statement that “[n]ow more than ever, the United States must have policy leaders and economic experts who are focused on the most pressing issues facing the American people and our nation — specifically rising inflation and energy costs.”

[brownsfan]

I have said some bad things about Manchin, but he is standing between us and a complete commie takeover.

[mn-bush-man]

I don’t trust the guy... but I do like some of the moves he makes.

[albie]

I don’t trust him either. Just waiting for him to change his tune on some of these “moves” he’s made.

[rrrod]

Me too but for whatever reason he is taking a stand now.

[ptsal]

Thank the Lord for the recent actions of Joe Manchin.

[brownsfan]

“Me too but for whatever reason he is taking a stand now.”

Maybe the danger is too real, too imminent?

[MNJohnnie]

Yeah she is the totally wrong choice. From her online bio it clear she is unqualified ideologue nominated to push the radical Left's political agenda

Raskin gained a reputation as someone focused on consumer protection and income inequality.[11]

[FLT-bird]

We need to hang on until January when the next Congress is sworn in. 9 more months. The Donkeys are absolutely desperate right now because they know they are toast in the November elections.

[GrandJediMasterYoda]

I assume Raskin is another commie?

[stuck_in_new_orleans]

He’s screwing over the Dems for attacking him. Just enjoy it

[PGR88]

but he is standing between us and a complete commie takeover.

he's proving himself to be a better Republican than most RINOs

[sauropod]

Being married to that turdblossom Jamie Raskin is reason enough to disqualify her.

[sauropod]

See post 13.

I doubt highly this is a politically mixed marriage.

[1Old Pro]

Criticize him when he deserves it, which is often. But he has done a handful of good things.

[rrrod]

I think so...nervous times.

[rktman]

Thanks for this one Joe.

[Beagle8U]

I’d trade him for RINO Romney.

[GOPJ]

Thank God for Manchin,,,

[Fai Mao]

And sometimes for Sinema.