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The I-word: Will Joe Manchin follow Kyrsten Sinema -- and take control of the Senate?
Hotair ^ | 12/09/2022 | Ed Morrissey

Posted on 12/09/2022 9:02:48 PM PST by SeekAndFind

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1 posted on 12/09/2022 9:02:48 PM PST by SeekAndFind
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Would a flip to independent status help Manchin in next year’s re-election campaign?

In two years Manchin will be 77yo. Will he even run for another 6 year term?

2 posted on 12/09/2022 9:08:52 PM PST by NautiNurse (There was a 2022 mid-term Red Wave...in Florida! )
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To: SeekAndFind

Methinks Sinema knows something about Manchin that we don’t (yet).


3 posted on 12/09/2022 9:09:52 PM PST by SecondAmendment (This just proves my latest theory ... LEFTISTS RUIN EVERYTHING !!!)
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To: NautiNurse

All of these sociopaths are addicted to power.


4 posted on 12/09/2022 9:12:57 PM PST by EEGator
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To: SeekAndFind
Smoke and mirrors.

Switching parties means nothing if you still caucus with Democrats.

One thing you can bet on --- Manchin will do what is best for Manchin.

5 posted on 12/09/2022 9:16:32 PM PST by HandBasketHell
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To: SeekAndFind

Bernie Sanders and Angus King are Independents. Party affiliation means nothing if you still vote with the Democrats over 90% of the time.


6 posted on 12/09/2022 9:18:43 PM PST by qaz123
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To: SeekAndFind

This means Manchin and Sinema control the Senate. Everyone else can go home. Anyone for Turdle Soup?


7 posted on 12/09/2022 9:26:39 PM PST by SERKIT ("Blazing Saddles" explains it all.......)
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I sort of follow the math, but here's what it looks like to me now, because King is already an Independent.

I = 2. Sinema and King.
R = 49.
D = 49.

But now, if Manchin were to go to I, the math would then look like this:

I = 3. Sinema, King, Manchin.
R = 49.
D = 48.

Do I have it right?

8 posted on 12/09/2022 9:36:49 PM PST by Enterprise
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Where did you count Bernie!


9 posted on 12/09/2022 9:38:55 PM PST by antceecee
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To: antceecee; SeekAndFind
Thanks! I had a feeling something was still wrong.

"But now, if Manchin were to go to I, the math would then look like this:"

I = 4. Sinema, King, Manchin, Sanders.
R = 49.
D = 47.

True, Sanders and King would still caucus with the Democrats, but that brings them up to 49 votes, and Sinema and Manchin would still rule the roost. Of course, squish Republicans might still cave to Chuckie, but on paper, Republicans would suddenly look much stronger.

10 posted on 12/09/2022 9:45:55 PM PST by Enterprise
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Interesting times. Hope Manchin goes Indy!


11 posted on 12/09/2022 9:51:54 PM PST by antceecee
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Sinema has said Manchin is her role model.


12 posted on 12/09/2022 10:12:06 PM PST by Liz (Vox Populi, Vox Dei (voice of the people is the voice of God)
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“ Sinema has said Manchin is her role model.”
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Wow, she admires DUPLICITY?


13 posted on 12/09/2022 11:33:27 PM PST by House Atreides (I’m now ULTRA-MAGA-PRO-MAX.)
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To: Enterprise

You should put Romney, Collins and Murkowski in the “D” column.


14 posted on 12/09/2022 11:40:52 PM PST by Nachoman
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To: Liz

That is interesting!


15 posted on 12/09/2022 11:56:49 PM PST by antceecee
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To: SeekAndFind

Really doubt Manchin would make the move on principle. He would want a benefit


16 posted on 12/10/2022 12:06:21 AM PST by ryderann
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A “principled Manchin” is an oxymoron.


17 posted on 12/10/2022 12:33:29 AM PST by Maudeen (https://ThereIsHopeinJesus.com)
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In two years Manchin will be 77yo. Will he even run for another 6 year term?

I'm sure Biden and Pelosi refer to Manchin as "the kid."

18 posted on 12/10/2022 1:08:58 AM PST by Angelino97
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To: SeekAndFind

Sinema has more balls than John McCain.


19 posted on 12/10/2022 1:52:50 AM PST by OrangeHoof (No food in the stores; fuel prices too high? Thank a liberal.)
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To: Nachoman
"You should put Romney, Collins and Murkowski in the “D” column."

Disgusting isn't it?

20 posted on 12/10/2022 2:14:48 AM PST by Enterprise
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