US Democratic senator will reportedly miss anniversary of Inflation Reduction Act, Biden’s landmark climate legislation
  • aidan@lemmy.worldM
    146·
    1 year ago

    party installed a senator that doesn’t vote with the party

    People complain about “two-partyism” and tribalism- then complain about senators voting with their beliefs or their constituents rather than the party.

    • mrnotoriousman@kbin.social
      72·
      1 year ago

      The problem with Manchin is that a lot of the policies he has blocked are actually fairly popular with his constituents. His “beliefs” are purely about money in his pocket.