A notable part of Manchin’s attitude is that it’s somehow offensive for other Democratic pols—whether it’s the sitting Vice President or a Senator who won a primary in WV five years ago—to even attempt to speak directly to voters or interact with media in the Mountain State. https://t.co/W75uKM6UZM

— southpaw (@nycsouthpaw) October 15, 2021

It’s also notable how Manchin counts himself and Senator Sinema with the Republicans in this statement to reach fifty-two.

— southpaw (@nycsouthpaw) October 15, 2021