In public, Sen. Joe Manchin says he believes there’s a role for him as a national icon in the “fiscally responsible and socially compassionate” middle, comparable with the role Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders plays for the progressive left.
Translation. Joe thinks that rich donors are afraid of Biden getting a veto proof majority in November. If he can get a few fat cats interested, he can raise enough to retire comfortably.
Translation. Joe thinks that rich donors are afraid of Biden getting a veto proof majority in November. If he can get a few fat cats interested, he can raise enough to retire comfortably.