Exactly. Every whore has their price.
Oh, come on! Manchin, like all politicians, is an actor. How much money do the Democrats and Republicans shake down from their stakeholders and constituents in the process of fighting or advocating the bill? Zillions of $. Manchin is just used as the fall guy so that both parties can fleece everyone in the process. Think of the Mafia threatening to not provide protection for your business unless you come up with some cash.