David Cron, Mother Jones: SCOOP: Manchin Tells Associates He’s Considering Leaving the Democratic Party and Has an Exit Plan
He could pull the trigger if he doesn’t get his way on the Build Back Better bill.
In recent days, Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) has told associates that he is considering leaving the Democratic Party if President Joe Biden and Democrats on Capitol Hill do not agree to his demand to cut the size of the social infrastructure bill from $3.5 trillion to $1.75 trillion, according to people who have heard Manchin discuss this. Manchin has said that if this were to happen, he would declare himself an “American Independent.” And he has devised a detailed exit strategy for his departure.
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WNU Editor: I have doubts that he will leave. Especially where negotiations are right now between the different Democrat factions and President Biden's willingness to compromise. But we shall see.
Update: As soon as I posted the above story, Senator Manchin is now denying reports that he is leaving the Democrat Party .... "Bull*hit!": Manchin Denies Rumor He's Leaving Democratic Party (Zero Hedge).
2 comments:
It's very rare that traitors find a heart. Here's hoping.
He’s got leverage, why give it up. Manchin’s line should be “My way or I give the Senate to the Republicans”.
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