Yeah, there is no way this was a surprise. 1 vote flip (which is what I thought Manchin's caving was indicative of) is understandable. But they were 10 votes shy of cloture. That isn't even close.
They're trying to crucify those that don't follow their party line by smearing them in headlines. Doesn't matter if Manchin flipped for the results, but the narrative is all the sheep are fed. Watch... they'll say it was his fault. Taking bets if you think otherwise.
Agreed. Only I think the real reason for the Democrat expenditure of this political ammo was to attack the filibuster. That will be the entire narrative they shape going into August recess.
Yeah, there is no way this was a surprise. 1 vote flip (which is what I thought Manchin's caving was indicative of) is understandable. But they were 10 votes shy of cloture. That isn't even close.
So it was all for show for the base?
They're trying to crucify those that don't follow their party line by smearing them in headlines. Doesn't matter if Manchin flipped for the results, but the narrative is all the sheep are fed. Watch... they'll say it was his fault. Taking bets if you think otherwise.
Agreed. Only I think the real reason for the Democrat expenditure of this political ammo was to attack the filibuster. That will be the entire narrative they shape going into August recess.
That could be their play. Just as plausible.
Also, your father is a real piso shito, but great nick!