Joe vs. Joe: Four times Manchin broke with Biden ahead of possible presidential bid
Throughout his tenure in the Senate, Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) often served as a thorn in the Democrats’ side by cementing himself as a centrist roadblock to many of their agenda items.
Because of the Democrats’ slim majority in the Senate, Manchin was often the make-or-break vote for party-line votes, forcing the majority party to negotiate deals with the West Virginia senator to get him on board. This frequently led to liberals compromising some of their top priorities and sinking crucial proposals of President Joe Biden’s agenda.
November 15, 2023 05:35 PM
November 15, 2023 05:35 PM
