McConnell: 'It would be a great idea' for Manchin to switch parties

[mystery-ak]

McConnell: 'It would be a great idea' for Manchin to switch parties
By Lexi Lonas - 12/17/21 08:27 AM EST

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Thursday said to reporters that “it would be a great idea” for Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) to switch to the Republican Party.

The comment came after McConnell and Manchin had a meeting as negotiations continue for President Biden’s Build Back Better plan, The Associated Press reported.

“As you know, he likes to talk,” McConnell said of Manchin. “It would not surprise you to know that I’ve suggested for years it would be a great idea, representing a deep red state like West Virginia, for him to come over to our side.”

“I don’t think that’s gonna happen,” McConnell added.

Manchin, a former governor and centrist Democrat from ruby red West Virginia, has quashed thoughts on switching parties often in his time in political office.

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[mountaineer]

Manchin is not a Republican. He's not a conservative. He occasionally is fiscally responsible enough to oppose Democrat big spending bills, especially when they would adversely affect WV. The Dems are trying to destroy coal and natural gas, which WV has in abundance. That's the basis of Mojo's opposition, not a conservative mindset. Just stop, Mitch. Trying being more of a Republican yourself.

[Right_in_Virginia]

Why would Manchin give up the most powerful position in Washington?

[Kamaji]

Manchin is not a Republican. He's not a conservative. He occasionally is fiscally responsible enough to oppose Democrat big spending bills, especially when they would adversely affect WV. The Dems are trying to destroy coal and natural gas, which WV has in abundance. That's the basis of Mojo's opposition, not a conservative mindset. Just stop, Mitch. Trying being more of a Republican yourself.

[Killer Clouds]

Manchin is not a Republican. He's not a conservative. He occasionally is fiscally responsible enough to oppose Democrat big spending bills, especially when they would adversely affect WV. The Dems are trying to destroy coal and natural gas, which WV has in abundance. That's the basis of Mojo's opposition, not a conservative mindset. Just stop, Mitch. Trying being more of a Republican yourself.

This is absolutely correct. The next time Mitch the Bitch is up for election he should run as a DCP disciple instead of being a RINO.