[1Old Pro]

"If there was ever a time to be energy independent, it is now," Manchin's statement continued. "I am calling on the Administration and industry partners to take action immediately, up to and including banning crude oil imports from Russia. To continue to ask other countries to do what we can do for ourselves in a cleaner way is hypocritical," Manchin added of the Biden administration policies. "To continue to rely on Russian energy as they attack Ukraine is senseless."

Why is he saying this and not Republicans? Also, lift environmental constraints on domestic production etc.

[scottiemom]

Manchin appears to have character that neither party possesses. To stand for nothing is to take a knee for everything.

[Cautious Optimism]

Exactly. Where the hell is Mc Connell and the republican leadership. They should be trumpeting to return to American energy independence 24/7. They need to be replaced with loyal Americans.