[taildragger]

That is the million dollar question, will he take it. Does Manchin see it as an opportunity career wise and how does he benefit aka a federal pension on top of his state pension. I hate to get that nut and bolts about it, but you have to wonder what motivates these politicians aka not just power but the dollars....

[bert]

——Does Manchin see it as an opportunity career wise-—

There is a Republican cola guy as governor. Trump carried the state.

Manchin’s reelection is problematic.

[silverleaf]

He's 70 years old
Whats a “ career move” to a 70 year old?
His party is going to stay minority until at least 2020 and maybe beyond
So he has no real Senate power

His party is irretrievably hostile to coal, which is the heart of WV

He can only get reelected if he talks and makes promises like a Republican

As a Cabinet member he enhances his dossier immensely and maybe does a lot of good for his state-

heck he might get more highways and govt buildings named after him than “ KKK” Robert Byrd