Politics
Manchin Confirms ‘I Can’t Get There…This is a No” on Biden’s Build Back Better Bill
The Senate has adjourned until next year without passing Biden’s expensive “Build Back Better” bill thanks to Democratic Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia. Senator Chuck Schumer did not have the votes needed to pass the bill with Manchin holding out.
Speaking to Fox News’ Bret Baier on Sunday, Baier asked Manchin directly about his position:
Manchin: I’ve always said this, Bret. If I can’t go home and explain to the people of West Virginia, I can’t vote for it. And I cannot vote to continue with this piece of legislation. I just can’t. I’ve tried everything humanly possible. I can’t get there.
Baier: You’re done? This is a no?
Manchin: This is a no on this piece of legislation. I have tried everything I know to do.
The Senate has adjourned until next year.
National Review reports “Senator Manchin has said that the bill cannot exceed $1.5 trillion in size” for his support. “But the bill the House passed spends $1.95 trillion. Senator Manchin has said that he does not want to see any accounting ‘gimmicks’ underpinning the project.”
Manchin has also expressed concern that the “shell games” will “make the real cost of the so-called $1.75 trillion bill estimated to be almost twice that amount if the full time is run out.”
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) did an analysis which backs up Manchin’s assumptions. Manchin said “spending trillions more on new and expanded government programs, when we can’t even pay for the essential programs, like Social Security and Medicare, is the definition of fiscal insanity.”
Politics
Controversial Remarks by Progressive Lawmaker Sparks Intra-Party Clash over Hamas’ Alleged Sexual Violence
In a recent television appearance, Congressional Progressive Caucus Chair Pramila Jayapal stirred controversy and faced intense criticism from fellow Democrats for her remarks seemingly downplaying reported sexual violence by Hamas terrorists against Israeli women.
The contentious comments come amid disturbing accounts of rape and brutal assaults following Hamas’ surprise attack on Israel on October 7, with prominent Democrats expressing outrage and demanding unequivocal condemnation.
According to reports from Fox News, Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz from Florida called for a forceful denouncement of sexual violence and condemning any attempt to create moral equivalence between Hamas and the Israeli Defense Force (IDF). The accusations of rape and sexual assault have sparked concern about the well-being of Israelis still held hostage by Hamas.
During her appearance on CNN’s “State of the Union,” Jayapal faced scrutiny for not outright condemning Hamas for the alleged acts, instead emphasizing the broader impact of war on women.
Furthermore, the comments drew swift criticism, with Representative Ritchie Torres of New York insisting on the need for unequivocal condemnation of sexual violence against Israeli women.
Despite Jayapal’s history of advocating against sexual violence, her recent remarks have led to a significant intra-party clash, with Democrats challenging the notion of finding a balance or moral equivalence in addressing such sensitive matters.
The controversy underscores the complexities that arise when lawmakers navigate geopolitical conflicts while upholding principles of justice and human rights. As tensions escalate within the party, the incident highlights the broader challenges of maintaining a unified front on contentious global issues.
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George D Gary
December 20, 2021 at 8:40 pm
This is great. 1st smart dem. Now hes thinking of changing from dem to independant. He should. The dems are just plain criminals.
Katherine Roncketti
December 21, 2021 at 8:38 pm
If our leaders do not tell the truth concerning our expenses and taxes, then the country is lost. Where is John Galt? Working on the railroad yet?
JOHN JEZIORO
December 22, 2021 at 12:13 pm
The thing that is really screwing up the democrats is that not everyone is going along with all of their plans, regardless of how crazy they are. Manchin is throwing a wrench in their plan. He has no business being a democrat, he should switch sides and be a republican and those RINOS should become demorats.
JOHN JEZIORO
December 22, 2021 at 12:15 pm
that last word was a misprint. I meant to say democrats.
Bob Thomson
December 22, 2021 at 3:46 pm
Good for you Joe! Take care, be well and remain steadfast with your need to do the right thing!
Sad4theUS
December 22, 2021 at 6:26 pm
If it’s one thing the Democrats can’t stand, it’s a Democrat bucking the system… A Democrat smarter than they are, that sees through their BS!
vern
December 22, 2021 at 10:42 pm
The Dems or the Squad did not elect Senator Manchin of West By God Virginia. As with Senator Sinema we the people of Arizona elected her not the Squad
George W. Reed
December 23, 2021 at 9:20 am
Don’t trust Joe Manchin. EVER!!
I wouldn’t trust him as far as I can spit. He’s a typical democRAT and a typical politician. He wants something BIUG, and when he gets it, he’ll flip faster than a pancake at IHOP.
If he REALLY had guts, he’d walk across the aisle and caucus with the Republicans.
PERIOD!!