“Manchin has also told colleagues he believes that Americans would fraudulently use the proposed paid sick leave policy, specifically saying people would feign being sick and go on hunting trips.”
https://twitter.com/ryangrim/status/1472918862446407689
I have no idea if Manchin said this nor do I care, but this is definitely the best way to play hooky.
https://twitter.com/matthewstoller/status/1472920928694808579?s=20
Why did Manchin vote no? Probably because (1) he can't explain the bill to his constituents (2) he is concerned about inflation and (3) Biden is weak.
Manchin's mostly ignored demand was for an end to quantitative easing. He's been clear that inflation is his concern.
Manchin's mostly ignored demand was for an end to quantitative easing. He's been clear that inflation is his concern.
Dems are upset with Manchin but the bill was poorly designed and doesn't match the current problem set Americans face. No one in the lefty-Dem establishment will tell you this, but that's why he can easily vote no. Screaming at him will only strengthen him in West Virginia.
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