Biden doesn't need Manchin: 5 executive actions he can take right now to build back better
3 years ago

Biden doesn't need Manchin: 5 executive actions he can take right now to build back better

Salon  

Democrats are feeling utterly demoralized these days. This week, Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia finally came out and admitted he never had any real intention of being the tie-breaking Democratic vote to pass President Joe Biden's Build Back Better Plan. RELATED: Virginia election: Democrats left listless without Donald Trump This is a lesson that Biden's old boss, President Barack Obama, also learned the hard way. But there's another way for Biden to get money into the pockets of the very same people who benefit from the child tax credit, namely working Americans in their 20s through their 40s. A vaccine mandate for air travel would send a strong signal that Biden isn't messing around and reassure his voters he's doing something to end this pandemic.

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Uproar over Biden’s campaign shows no signs of abating. Manchin is latest to call for a new nominee
5 months ago

Uproar over Biden’s campaign shows no signs of abating. Manchin is latest to call for a new nominee

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The uproar over President Joe Biden’s reelection bid showed no signs of abating Sunday with a fifth senator urging him to withdraw from the race and let Democrats hold an “open process” for a new nominee. “I came to the decision with a heavy heart that I think it’s time to pass the torch to a new generation,” …

Sen. Joe Manchin urges Biden to withdraw from the 2024 race
5 months ago

Sen. Joe Manchin urges Biden to withdraw from the 2024 race

LA Times  

“I’m concerned about the president’s health and well-being. Sen. Joe Manchin III, a Democrat turned independent, urged President Biden on Sunday to drop his reelection bid and focus on the remaining months of his presidency. “I came to the decision with a heavy heart that I think it’s time to pass the torch to a new generation,” the West Virginia …

Joe Manchin leaves the Democratic Party amid speculation he’ll run for West Virginia governor
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Joe Manchin leaves the Democratic Party amid speculation he’ll run for West Virginia governor

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Senator Joe Manchin announced on Friday that he had left …

West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin announces he won’t run for president in 2024
10 months, 1 week ago

West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin announces he won’t run for president in 2024

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin announced on Friday that he is not running for president, saying he didn’t want to be a “spoiler.” “I will not be seeking a third-party run,” he said in a speech at West Virginia University. He said in the speech that he thought a third-party bid might be viable at some point …

Joe Manchin will not run for president as a third-party candidate
10 months, 1 week ago

Joe Manchin will not run for president as a third-party candidate

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Senator Joe Manchin, the conservative Democrat from West Virginia, will …

After months of speculation, Sen. Joe Manchin will not run for president in 2024
10 months, 1 week ago

After months of speculation, Sen. Joe Manchin will not run for president in 2024

NPR  

After months of speculation, Sen. Joe Manchin will not run for president in 2024 Enlarge this image toggle caption Alex Wong/Getty Images Alex Wong/Getty Images West Virginia Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin announced Friday that he will not run for president in the 2024 election. I will not be involved in a presidential run," Manchin said at an event with his …

Sen. Joe Manchin says Donald Trump would destroy US democracy if he wins a second term as president
1 year, 1 month ago

Sen. Joe Manchin says Donald Trump would destroy US democracy if he wins a second term as president

Associated Press  

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin, days removed from announcing he won’t seek reelection, said Wednesday that if the nation’s voters give former President Donald Trump another term in the White House, “he will destroy democracy in America.” Manchin, whose home state voters overwhelmingly backed Trump in the …

A Perpetual Thorn In Their Sides, Dems Will Miss Joe Manchin For This One Virtue
1 year, 1 month ago

A Perpetual Thorn In Their Sides, Dems Will Miss Joe Manchin For This One Virtue

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING This article is part of HuffPost’s biweekly politics newsletter. Manchin was West Virginia’s governor at that time, and Democrats had spent much of the previous two years trying to pass a bill that would limit carbon emissions through what’s known as a “cap and trade” system. Even if it was a relatively moderate member of the party …

Manchin Decision Sparks New Speculation About A Presidential Bid
1 year, 1 month ago

Manchin Decision Sparks New Speculation About A Presidential Bid

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Some Democratic officials are also concerned that Manchin’s announcement frees him to pursue a third-party presidential bid that could ultimately undermine President Joe Biden’s reelection. Tom Williams via Getty Images The new draft effort was specifically created, the person said, to enable Manchin and Romney to seek the presidential nomination at No Labels’ national convention next March …

Manchin decision hurts Democrats’ Senate hopes and sparks new speculation about a presidential bid
1 year, 1 month ago

Manchin decision hurts Democrats’ Senate hopes and sparks new speculation about a presidential bid

Associated Press  

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. NEW YORK — Joe Manchin’s decision not to seek reelection virtually ensures that the Democratic Party will lose his Senate seat next year in deep-red West Virginia, making the party’s steep path to retaining its razor-thin Senate majority even more difficult. The new draft effort was specifically created, the person …

Democratic West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin won’t seek reelection, giving GOP a key pickup opportunity
1 year, 1 month ago

Democratic West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin won’t seek reelection, giving GOP a key pickup opportunity

Associated Press  

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia announced Thursday that he won’t seek reelection in 2024, giving Republicans a prime opportunity to pick up a seat in the heavily GOP state. “I have made one of the toughest decisions of my life and decided that I will …

Manchin: Biden’s coal comments are ‘divorced from reality’
2 years, 1 month ago

Manchin: Biden’s coal comments are ‘divorced from reality’

Associated Press  

JOLIET, Ill. — President Joe Biden on Saturday was criticized by West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin, a Democratic antagonist and ally, for being “cavalier” and “divorced from reality” after vowing to shutter coal-fired power plants and rely more heavily on wind and solar energy in the future. Manchin called for a public apology, and the White House later released a …

Manchin demurs on Biden in 2024 and Dem majorities this year
2 years, 4 months ago

Manchin demurs on Biden in 2024 and Dem majorities this year

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Sen. Joe Manchin, one of the Democrats’ most conservative and contrarian members, declined on Sunday to endorse Joe Biden if the president seeks a second term in 2024 and refused to say whether he wants Democrats to retain control of Congress after the November elections. Acknowledging he has not tried to speak to Sinema since announcing the deal, …

Biden tells Dems to quickly pass pared-down economic package
2 years, 5 months ago

Biden tells Dems to quickly pass pared-down economic package

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden seemed to bow Friday to Sen. Joe Manchin’s demand for a slimmed-down economic package, telling Democrats to quickly push the election-year measure through Congress so families could “sleep easier” and enjoy the health care savings it proposes. Biden’s statement came hours after Manchin, the West Virginian who is one of Congress’ more conservative Democrats, said …

Biden all but concedes defeat on voting, election bills
2 years, 11 months ago

Biden all but concedes defeat on voting, election bills

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — All but conceding defeat, President Joe Biden said Thursday he’s now unsure the Democrats’ major elections and voting rights legislation can pass Congress this year. I cannot support such a perilous course for this nation.” Both senators went to the White House Thursday evening for an additional hour, which the White House later described as “a candid and …

Biden all but concedes defeat on voting, election bills
2 years, 11 months ago

Biden all but concedes defeat on voting, election bills

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — All but conceding defeat, President Joe Biden said Thursday he’s now unsure the Democrats’ major elections and voting rights legislation can pass Congress this year. I cannot support such a perilous course for this nation.” Both senators went to the White House Thursday evening for an additional hour, which the White House later described as “a candid and …

Manchin still a no, Biden’s $2T bill on Dems’ back burner
2 years, 11 months ago

Manchin still a no, Biden’s $2T bill on Dems’ back burner

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin said Tuesday his opposition to President Joe Biden’s roughly $2 trillion package of social and environmental initiatives remains undimmed, as party leaders said work on the stalled measure was on hold until at least later this month. She said extending the improved child tax credit was a priority, adding, “We’re going to fight for …

Biden vows he, Manchin will ‘get something done’ on $2T bill
3 years ago

Biden vows he, Manchin will ‘get something done’ on $2T bill

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden appeared determined Tuesday to return to the negotiating table with Sen. Joe Manchin, the holdout Democrat who effectively tanked the party’s signature $2 trillion domestic policy initiative with his own jarring year-end announcement. Schumer vowed Monday that the chamber would vote early in the new year on Biden’s “Build Back Better Act” as it now …

Democrats try to ‘build back’ after Manchin tanks $2T bill
3 years ago

Democrats try to ‘build back’ after Manchin tanks $2T bill

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Democrats are struggling to pick up the pieces after Sen. Joe Manchin effectively crushed President Joe Biden’s big domestic policy bill. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer vowed on Monday that the chamber would vote early in the new year on Biden’s “Build Back Better Act” as it now stands, so every senator “has the opportunity to make their …

Build Back Better: Biden insists he and Manchin will ‘get something done’ after setback
3 years ago

Build Back Better: Biden insists he and Manchin will ‘get something done’ after setback

CNN  

Washington CNN — President Joe Biden on Tuesday insisted that he and Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin will “get something done” on the Build Back Better Act after Manchin defied his party by torpedoing the key piece of Biden’s domestic agenda. “I still think there’s a possibility of getting Build Back Better done.” The President also told reporters he had been …

News Analysis: Did Manchin just torpedo Biden’s effort to combat climate change? Democrats vow to fight on
3 years ago

News Analysis: Did Manchin just torpedo Biden’s effort to combat climate change? Democrats vow to fight on

LA Times  

By announcing he would not vote in favor of President Biden’s social spending bill, Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin all but delivered a death blow to the $2-trillion domestic initiative. “Not investing in climate and clean energy infrastructure would be a setback for American credibility and global leadership on climate — but just as importantly, it would be a setback for …

Democrats scramble to avoid electoral blowback after Manchin halts Biden agenda
3 years ago

Democrats scramble to avoid electoral blowback after Manchin halts Biden agenda

CNN  

CNN — It’s exactly the scenario Democrats had worked for months to avoid – but now find themselves confronting. With Sen. Joe Manchin effectively wielding a veto over President Joe Biden’s agenda, House Democrats are now fuming at the prospects that their vote last month to pass the Build Back Better bill will be all for naught, having made scores …

With the loss of Manchin's vote, Biden's climate change agenda may be doomed
3 years ago

With the loss of Manchin's vote, Biden's climate change agenda may be doomed

NPR  

With the loss of Manchin's vote, Biden's climate change agenda may be doomed ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: With the U.S. Senate split 50-50 between Democrats and Republicans, the White House could not afford to lose even one Democratic senator to advance its major social spending and climate change legislation. SHAPIRO: West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin told "Fox News Sunday" he couldn't …

Joe Manchin says he won't support President Biden's Build Back Better plan
3 years ago

Joe Manchin says he won't support President Biden's Build Back Better plan

NPR  

Joe Manchin says he won't support President Biden's Build Back Better plan Enlarge this image toggle caption J. Scott Applewhite/AP J. Scott Applewhite/AP West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin doomed President Biden's roughly $2 trillion social spending and climate legislation known as Build Back Better on Sunday, telling Fox News in an interview that he cannot support it. Sponsor Message White …

Did Joe Manchin just sink Biden’s plan? (Opinion)
3 years ago

Did Joe Manchin just sink Biden’s plan? (Opinion)

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Paul Begala, a Democratic strategist and CNN political commentator, was a political consultant for Bill Clinton’s presidential campaign in 1992 and served as a counselor to Clinton in the White House. CNN — With his announcement on “Fox News Sunday” that he will not vote for President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better plan, Sen. Joe Manchin has handed …

Joe Manchin may have just killed Biden's Build Back Better plan
3 years ago

Joe Manchin may have just killed Biden's Build Back Better plan

NPR  

Joe Manchin may have just killed Biden's Build Back Better plan Democratic West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin went on Fox News this morning and delivered what sounded like a fatal blow to Joe Biden's Build Back Better agenda. SACHA PFEIFFER, HOST: Democratic West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin went on Fox News this morning and delivered what sounded like a fatal …

Power of one: Manchin is singularly halting Biden’s agenda
3 years ago

Power of one: Manchin is singularly halting Biden’s agenda

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Sen. Joe Manchin settled in at President Joe Biden’s family home in Delaware on a Sunday morning in the fall as the Democrats worked furiously to gain his support on their far-reaching domestic package. Biden said in a statement Thursday night that he still believed “we will bridge our differences and advance the Build Back Better plan, even …

Power of one: Manchin is singularly halting Biden’s agenda
3 years ago

Power of one: Manchin is singularly halting Biden’s agenda

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Sen. Joe Manchin settled in at President Joe Biden’s family home in Delaware on a Sunday morning in the fall as the Democrats worked furiously to gain his support on their far-reaching domestic package. Biden said in a statement Thursday night that he still believed “we will bridge our differences and advance the Build Back Better plan, even …

Opinion: Biden must show Manchin and Sinema he can play hardball
3 years ago

Opinion: Biden must show Manchin and Sinema he can play hardball

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Lincoln Mitchell teaches in the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University. A major reason why Biden has not been able to consistently garner legislative support for the Build Back Better bill in the Senate – particularly from Democratic Sens. We were reminded of this earlier this week when a call between Manchin and the President …

Will the US Senate support Biden’s Build Back Better plan?
3 years, 1 month ago

Will the US Senate support Biden’s Build Back Better plan?

Al Jazeera  

Republicans are not expected to vote for Biden’s signature legislation; to pass it will need full support from the Democrats. “We will act as quickly as possible to get this bill to President Biden’s desk and deliver help for middle-class families,” the Senate leader said. The bill passed the House by a vote of 220-213 after the Congressional Budget Office …

Manchin wavers on Biden's plan, Democrats vow to push ahead
3 years, 1 month ago

Manchin wavers on Biden's plan, Democrats vow to push ahead

The Independent  

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Manchin rebuffs progressives, wavers on Biden's big package
3 years, 1 month ago

Manchin rebuffs progressives, wavers on Biden's big package

The Independent  

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Biden’s dilemma: Satisfying Manchin risks losing other Dems
3 years, 2 months ago

Biden’s dilemma: Satisfying Manchin risks losing other Dems

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — It’s Washington’s enduring question: What does Joe Manchin want? To start, Manchin is on board with raising the corporate tax rate to 25%, though not quite as much as the 26.5% Democrats have proposed, to finance Biden’s expansive vision, agreeing that corporations should pay their “fair share” at a time when many have reported paying zero taxes. Under …

Biden’s dilemma: Satisfying Manchin risks losing other Dems
3 years, 2 months ago

Biden’s dilemma: Satisfying Manchin risks losing other Dems

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — It’s Washington’s enduring question: What does Joe Manchin want? To start, Manchin is on board with raising the corporate tax rate to 25%, though not quite as much as the 26.5% Democrats have proposed, to finance Biden’s expansive vision, agreeing that corporations should pay their “fair share” at a time when many have reported paying zero taxes. Under …

Manchin and Sinema finally feel the pressure from Democrats. Is it too late to save Biden's agenda?
3 years, 2 months ago

Manchin and Sinema finally feel the pressure from Democrats. Is it too late to save Biden's agenda?

Salon  

Thursday evening, as negotiations over President Biden's domestic agenda dragged on for hours on Capitol Hill, Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin stood at the stern of his large yacht and spoke to some of his West Virginia constituents. Notably, the House progressives are holding together in their demand that the infrastructure bill will not pass unless the Senate also passes the …

Democrats Are Losing Patience The GOP On Infrastructure. Joe Manchin Is Not.
3 years, 6 months ago

Democrats Are Losing Patience The GOP On Infrastructure. Joe Manchin Is Not.

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Sen. Joe Manchin wants President Joe Biden to spend more time trying to reach a bipartisan infrastructure deal with Senate Republicans even as negotiations teeter on the brink of collapse and progressives are urging the White House to pull the plug. Democrats are broadly wary of GOP willingness to negotiate in good faith, remembering how Republicans slow-walked …

Democrats struggle to get infrastructure plan off the ground
3 years, 7 months ago

Democrats struggle to get infrastructure plan off the ground

LA Times  

President Biden and congressional Democrats accomplished their primary checklist during their first 100 days in control of Washington. The White House blueprint would make permanent an expansion of Affordable Care Act subsidies that Democrats enacted on a short-term basis earlier this year, but it made no other mention of major health policies. Congressional Democrats are much more eager, already saying …

Column: Sen. Joe Manchin drives Democrats crazy. Here’s why they need more senators like him
3 years, 10 months ago

Column: Sen. Joe Manchin drives Democrats crazy. Here’s why they need more senators like him

LA Times  

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., speaks during a news conference with a bipartisan group of lawmakers to unveil a proposal for a COVID-19 relief bill. Sen. Joe Manchin, the self-styled conservative Democrat from West Virginia, is driving progressives crazy — and he doesn’t seem to mind. He hasn’t decided whether to support Biden’s choice for Interior secretary, Deb Haaland, because she …

Climate crisis: Why West Virginia is central to Biden’s plans
3 years, 10 months ago

Climate crisis: Why West Virginia is central to Biden’s plans

CNN  

CNN — Joe Manchin once shot a hole in the climate-saving plan of his own party. Opposition is almost assured from Republicans like Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas, who has already turned Donald Trump’s line “I represent the people of Pittsburgh, not Paris” into a Pittsburgh > Paris bumper sticker. While the senator declined our request for an interview, a …

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