Sen. Joe Manchin puts the kibosh on Biden's clean energy plan:
Key to Biden’s Climate Agenda Likely to Be Cut Because of Manchin Opposition
The West Virginia Democrat told the White House he is firmly against a clean electricity program that is the muscle behind the president’s plan to battle climate change.
The WaPo flagged this a few days back. Manchin's objection seems a bit vague:
Manchin had a frank conversation with White House aides late last week where he said he couldn't support the CEPP in its current form, according to two of the people close to the negotiations, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to describe the private discussions.
The centrist coal-state senator "doesn't see a formulation that could get past his concerns with regard to rewarding utilities for behavior they're already taking," one person said, "and he pretty much conveyed that."
Its not clear where Biden and his crack leadership team are headed with this. But the Times piece concludes with some LOL wish-casting:
It is also possible that Democrats may try to push through the clean electricity program as a stand-alone bill — but the timeline for doing so is narrowing, with the 2022 midterm elections approaching.
Sure. There ought to be plenty of eager Republican votes for this in the Senate.
Mel, and in DC-speak, GOPe will say "we got $600 raised to $10,000, aren't we GREAT" because words, day mean nuthin.
Posted by: Old Lurker | October 20, 2021 at 12:56 PM
Looks like they may have found Brian Laundrie’s body. No confirmation yet.
Posted by: Jane | October 20, 2021 at 01:01 PM
Global Society of Idiots Day.
@statedept
Today on International Pronouns Day, we share why many people list pronouns on their email and social media profiles. Read more here on @ShareAmerica: go.usa.gov/xMzhX.
Posted by: henry | October 20, 2021 at 01:45 PM
Disclose.tv
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JUST IN - Senator Joe Manchin is reportedly considering leaving the Democratic Party - reports.
https://twitter.com/disclosetv/status/1450877956373557250
Posted by: Melinda | October 20, 2021 at 01:46 PM
Since his state is republican, Manchin would be smart to do it. And just like that - the majority is gone!
Posted by: Jane | October 20, 2021 at 01:49 PM
Naw, Jane, the Dems will take Romney and one other undesignated R in trade, just to teach lessons all around.
Posted by: Old Lurker | October 20, 2021 at 01:51 PM
OL-
And for the extra cynical, the Manchin chatter will be seen as a fundraising scheme aimed at Schumie.
Posted by: Melinda | October 20, 2021 at 01:57 PM
Look who wants another chance at the brass ring!
Bloomberg Politics
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Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo wants a new investigation into allegations that he sexually harassed nearly a dozen women trib.al/VdZbTMZ
https://twitter.com/bpolitics/status/1450882263927885829
Link goes to tweet with a BBerg story that's obviously paywalled.
Posted by: Melinda | October 20, 2021 at 01:59 PM
Let's put it this way: There are more RINO's in the Senate than DINO's (Manchin and maybe,perhaps, Sinema).
Posted by: Jim Eagle | October 20, 2021 at 02:05 PM
My earlier comment about Super Horse before superglue, was related to old horses being turned into glue.
Posted by: Davod | October 20, 2021 at 02:06 PM
OL,
Would you rather have Manchin or Romney?
Posted by: Jane | October 20, 2021 at 02:11 PM
"Buttigieg says supply-chain issues will ‘certainly’ continue into next year"
Just in time to be resolved before the next elections.
Posted by: Davod | October 20, 2021 at 02:21 PM
Manchin says he will become “independent”, not Republican. I assume that keeps Schumer in charge.
I think it’s a fundraising scam — grab easy MAGA money while enabling progs.
Posted by: henry | October 20, 2021 at 02:25 PM
Davod- yes, got it -re super horse to suepr glue.
My reference to 'Super Duper' refers to $2000 is $1400, 100% is 90%, lyin', 18 wheeler-driving you-know-who in and from Scranton this week.
Not Wilmington- until the weekend. ;-)
Posted by: DCSCA | October 20, 2021 at 02:28 PM
46-46 new polling Data on the VA race.
We shall see…
Posted by: Jane | October 20, 2021 at 02:38 PM
'Manchin says he will become “independent”, not Republican.'
He represents the second poorest state in America and lives on a $700,000 yacht named 'Almost Heaven'-- [how far is WVa., from DC???]
He outta change the name to 'Indecision.'
Posted by: DCSCA | October 20, 2021 at 02:49 PM
A $700K yacht in DC is probably a reasonable alternative to the ridiculous home prices. Besides, he can sail up the river to Harper's Ferry for constituent services if need be.
Posted by: matt - deplore me if you must | October 20, 2021 at 02:55 PM
New thread.
Posted by: Marlene | October 20, 2021 at 03:12 PM
Matt- not really- look at a map; WVA ain't much of a train ride from DC. And sharing a place in DC works. Iy's not like he's from CA.
Posted by: DCSCA | October 20, 2021 at 03:39 PM
It's an endless source of amusement to read some other conservative ideologues 'pontificating' with whines on another outlet over what a lousy POTUS swamp creature Biden is when they were warned but still abandoned their party's nominee and voted for him because they didn't like The Donald's persona.
They bought him; they own him. Republicans cnnot allow these conservative ideologues- the French,, Goldberg, Will, Charen, Cheney, neocon-never-Trump-NR types etc., anywhere close to helming the party. Their time has passed. Pragmatic Populism rules; the ideological tail no longer wags the dog.
Posted by: DCSCA | October 20, 2021 at 04:12 PM
What? Was no one going to herd us to the new thread? How rude!
Posted by: sbwaters | October 20, 2021 at 10:27 PM