This statement where Manchin says he's opposed the reconciliation bill does not discuss any specific policies because the policies he's opposing are extremely popular -- in West Virginia and around the country
https://twitter.com/colinwilhelm/status/1443322841643065344
Manchin calls the tax proposals "vengeful"
OK, let's get specific. What's vengeful?
Closing tax loopholes for private equity managers?
A 3% surtax on income over $5 million?
Increasing the top tax bracket from 37% to 39.6%?
OK, let's get specific. What's vengeful?
Closing tax loopholes for private equity managers?
A 3% surtax on income over $5 million?
Increasing the top tax bracket from 37% to 39.6%?
That's really the crux of it. Manchin is opposing this bill on behalf of corporations and the wealthy, who don't want to pay more taxes
Manchin claims to be concerned about the deficit, but if you increase revenue, the deficit doesn't have to increase
Manchin claims to be concerned about the deficit, but if you increase revenue, the deficit doesn't have to increase
Manchin also says he wants to means test social programs.
OK, what do you want to means test?
Which seniors shouldn't get access to dental and vision coverage?
OK, what do you want to means test?
Which seniors shouldn't get access to dental and vision coverage?
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