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Is Joe Biden Trying to Buy Joe Manchin's Loyalty?
Is Joe Biden Trying to Buy Joe Manchin's Loyalty? ā PJ Media27 Mar 2021 ~~ By Matt Margolis
With a 50-50 split in the United States Senate, there are two things Joe Biden cannot afford: Democrat defections and a filibuster. Senate rules require 60 votes for cloture to move on legislation, and recent years have turned the filibuster into an obstruction tactic by the minority party.
Senator Joe Manchin, a moderate Democrat from the very red state of West Virginia, has found himself in a very powerful position. His support or opposition to key legislation could make or break Joe Bidenās agenda in Congress.
So, itās hard not to raise an eyebrow at the fact that Joe Biden has nominated Gayle Conelly Manchin, Senator Joe Manchinās wife, to co-chair the Appalachian Regional Commission, which is an economic development partnership with 13 states designed āto innovate, partner, and invest to build community capacity and strengthen economic growth in Appalachia.ā The position requires Senate confirmation.
This nomination comes at a time when Manchin has publicly expressed opposition to extreme gun control, a $15 minimum wage, and eliminating the filibuster.
So, what exactly is Biden up to?
It is not unprecedented for the spouse of a member of Congress to serve in an executive branch position. For example, Senator Mitch McConnellās wife Elaine Chao served as transportation secretary under President Trump and labor secretary under President George W. Bush.
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Itās hard to ignore the special circumstances surrounding Mrs. Manchinās nomination that suggests, regardless of her qualifications, an ulterior motive by Joe Biden, or whoever it is making his decisions for him.
Comment:
The same idea came to mind when I heard that Chyna Joey Xi appointed Joe Manchin's wife Gayle to a Federal post.
Indeed Chyna Joe wants to buy Joe Manchins soul for thirty pieces of silver.
The question is will Manchin allow himself to be bought for something as temporary and venal as this?
It seems that Gayle Conelly Manchin's family controls a multi-billion dollar shipping company in Communist China with extensive government contracts.
If Manchin really cared about Amrica and the people of West Virginia he would have left the Democrat Party a long time ago. They have bad intentions for his state and itās economy.