Joe Manchin clarifies his 2A position with doublespeak

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Joe Manchin clarifies his 2A position with doublespeak

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Still doesn't sound like a stalwart supporter.

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Speaking on the network’s “State of the Union” Sunday show, Manchin was asked by Tapper if he would back a ban on modern sporting rifles, but the senator avoided giving a straight answer in response.
“There has to be responsibility in gun ownership. I’m not going to eliminate people having their gun,” Manchin responded. “They shouldn’t be scared to death of Democrats on their Second Amendment, taking their guns away. … So no, we’re not going to take people’s guns away, but there is things that we should not have in people’s hands.”
Sorry to burst Joe Manchin’s bubble, but “we’re not going to take your guns away, but there are some guns that you shouldn’t be able to have” isn’t going to inspire any confidence in gun owners.
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I think Manchin is the best hope for keeping the Supreme Court at nine justices. That gives him power. Republicans will have to cave to him on some things so he does not change his mind on whether the filibuster should go.

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Not sure that attitude will fly is WV....
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dustymedic wrote:Not sure that attitude will fly is WV....
It doesn’t matter in WV. They love him there. No matter what he says or does, they will still vote for him. Plus he is in his 70’s. Not sure how much longer he wants to deal with the politics in the Senate. Rumors have it that he has thought of running for governor again in 2022.

Never believe what comes out of a politician’s mouth and only half what they do. :D
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