Elon_Musk [none/use name] to the_dunk_tank • edit-23 years agoBiden let 2 Senators derail his entire agenda — no wonder Democrats aren’t voting. - Link to reddit comments. Sort = Controversialexternal-linkmessage-square51 fedilinkarrow-up163
arrow-up163external-linkBiden let 2 Senators derail his entire agenda — no wonder Democrats aren’t voting. - Link to reddit comments. Sort = ControversialElon_Musk [none/use name] to the_dunk_tank • edit-23 years agomessage-square51 Commentsfedilink
minus-squareCthulhusIntern [he/him]hexbear14·3 years ago2020 should show us that the Democratic Party is perfectly capable of ratfucking a candidate in a primary. Here's an idea, threaten to primary Manchin and Sinema and ratfuck them at every turn if they don't fall in line. link
minus-squareEmmaGoldman [she/her, comrade/them]Mhexbear2·edit-23 years agoHonestly, I don't think that would work because they stand to materially benefit in a huge way by switching over to being a lobbyist or pundit. That threat only works on people with a modicum of decency. link
minus-squareIthorian [comrade/them]hexbear2·3 years agoThe problem with that is WV won't elect anyone even a touch to the left of Manchin. It's the very definition of trump country now. Not saying there aren't ways to strong arm Manchin but even if they wanted to (they don't) getting rid of Manchin would actually hurt the Dems. link
2020 should show us that the Democratic Party is perfectly capable of ratfucking a candidate in a primary. Here's an idea, threaten to primary Manchin and Sinema and ratfuck them at every turn if they don't fall in line.
Honestly, I don't think that would work because they stand to materially benefit in a huge way by switching over to being a lobbyist or pundit.
That threat only works on people with a modicum of decency.
The problem with that is WV won't elect anyone even a touch to the left of Manchin. It's the very definition of trump country now.
Not saying there aren't ways to strong arm Manchin but even if they wanted to (they don't) getting rid of Manchin would actually hurt the Dems.