AOC Warned About Manchin's Betrayal. Democratic Leaders Chose to Ridicule Her.

Ocasio-Cortez has become the new Cassandra of Troy, foreseeing Manchin's betrayal as Democrats did nothing to stop it.

There Must be a Vote on Build Back Better

If Sen. Joe Manchin wants to vote against the Build Back Better Act, he should have the opportunity to do so with a floor vote as soon as the Senate

Angry Mom: Thanks, Joe “2022 Will Be an Electoral Bloodbath” Manchin [UPDATE-1] - emptywheel

At least 53 people deserve a swift comeuppance for letting down the American people, beginning with 50 GOP senators and Joe Manchin.

How the Biden climate agenda could be rescued after Manchin stunner

Expect a far more ad-hoc approach, one that has less of a chance of meeting the administration's goals.

Progressives Demand Floor Vote to Spotlight Manchin's 'Contempt' for His Constituents

"Let him vote no on the Senate floor—not on Fox News."

Because Manchin Says He Can't, Experts Explain How Build Back Better Would Help West Virginians

Unless you are Joe Manchin perhaps, "the numerous ways that Build Back Better would benefit West Virginians, the future of clean and reliable energy, and the planet are easy to explain."

AOC to Democratic Leaders: Time to 'Take the Kid Gloves Off' With Manchin

"It's really about time that we take the kid gloves off and we start using them to govern for working families," said Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

Displaying 'Inhuman Disdain' for Working Families, Manchin Said Child Tax Credit Would Be Used for Drugs

"Poor folks are just folks—like the rest of us. They deserve help, they deserve it to be just a little easier but mostly they deserve to NOT be treated like the enemy."

'Betrayed': House progressives erupt over Manchin Build Back Better opposition

Pramila Jayapal led the progressive charge in denouncing Manchin. He "betrayed his commitment" to Biden, Democrats and the American people, she said.

Manchin Rejects Build Back Better Bill, Likely Killing Social and Climate Agenda

Several Democratic lawmakers accused Manchin of prioritizing corporate interests over the American people.

'Bullshit': Manchin Called Out for Killing Biden's Build Back Better

Bernie Sanders: Manchin “doesn’t have the guts to stand up to powerful special interests”

'Acting Like Republicans': Sanders Rips Manchin and Sinema for Betraying US Families

"I do not respect the arrogance of any member of the Senate who says, 'You know what, I'm going to torpedo this entire bill,'" said Sen. Bernie Sanders.

Rev. William Barber Condemns Manchin's 'Immoral, Unmerciful, Economically Insane' Obstruction

Manchin is "a plutocrat who only cares about what his corporate backers and profit-driven masters want," said the co-chair of the Poor People's Campaign.

Dems Face 2022 Nightmare, Critics Warn, If Student Debt Payments Restart and Child Credit Ends

"These are policy choices," said one economic justice group of Democrats' plans to restart student debt payments right as the CTC ends. "We don't have to choose this. All of this is 100% unnecessary and avoidable."

The Tragic Opera Starring Joe Manchin Has Lasted Far Too Long

So continues the saga of a West Virginia coal baron who made up his mind months ago.

Build Back Better Verges on Collapse as Manchin Attempts to Kill Child Tax Credit

"Put the bill on the floor and make him explain that he voted it down because he wanted to cut all of the money for families with children," suggested one progressive commentator.

Opinion | Will Multimillionaire Joe Manchin Help Kids Stay Out of Poverty?

"A multi-millionaire politician funded by corporate coal interests has the power to push my four-year-old little boy and me off the economic cliff at the end of this month."

Democratic talks with Manchin show signs of melting down

Democratic negotiations with centrist Sen.

Manchin yells at reporter: 'You're bull----'

Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) vented his anger with the media in the wake of a report that he wants to drop the child tax credit, a popular program, from President Biden’s expansive climate and social spending package.

Filings Reveal Manchin's Blind Trust Can't Explain Away 'Blatant Conflict of Interest'

"Manchin is not only very wealthy, but most of his assets and wealth are invested in a single industry, coal."