#Biden nominates Sen. Joe Manchin’s wife to federal commission

#Biden nominates Sen. Joe Manchin’s wife to federal commission

“#Biden nominates Sen. Joe Manchin’s wife to federal commission” Enlarge Image Senator Joe Manchin left, and wife Gayle Conelly Manchin arrive for a State Dinner with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and President Donald Trump at the White House, Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in Washington. AP President Biden has picked the wife of an extremely influential…

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#Letters to the Editor — March 12, 2021

#Letters to the Editor — March 12, 2021

“#Letters to the Editor — March 12, 2021” The Issue: Sen. Joe Manchin’s threat to block a climate-change bill unless Republicans have a say. Sen. Joe Manchin is right: Democrats need to at least make an effort to enlist Republican support on a climate bill before resorting to reconciliation (“Key Dem: Give GOP a voice,”…

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#Manchin opposes Neera Tanden confirmation over nasty tweets

#Manchin opposes Neera Tanden confirmation over nasty tweets

“#Manchin opposes Neera Tanden confirmation over nasty tweets” Sen. Joe Manchin on Friday said he opposes Neera Tanden’s nomination as President Biden’s budget director due to her insult-laden tweets, but Biden says won’t pull her nomination. Biden told reporters as he returned to Washington from a trip to Michigan that “no” he won’t withdraw Tanden’s…

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#Biden partisan ‘relief’ push puts Democrats’ desires ahead of the nation’s needs

#Biden partisan ‘relief’ push puts Democrats’ desires ahead of the nation’s needs

“#Biden partisan ‘relief’ push puts Democrats’ desires ahead of the nation’s needs” President Biden, Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer are pressing ahead with their strictly partisan, $1.9 trillion “relief” bill — chasing Democrats’ agenda at the nation’s risk. So far, it’s working: The Senate, with Veep Kamala Harris’ tie-breaking vote, passed…

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#Go bipartisan, watch GOP destroy itself

#Go bipartisan, watch GOP destroy itself

“#Go bipartisan, watch GOP destroy itself” We’re only two weeks in, and Joe Biden’s presidency finds itself at a hinge moment. We will learn most of what we need to know about his Oval Office leadership when we see which path he takes. The first path is bipartisanship. Right now, the news out of Washington…

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