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He abandoned his pro-gun views in 2013 when he co-wrote the Manchin-[[Toomey]] gun-grab bill, showing his true colors as an anti-gun [[liberal]].
He abandoned his pro-gun views in 2013 when he co-wrote the Manchin-[[Toomey]] gun-grab bill, showing his true colors as an anti-gun [[liberal]].
It was reported in April 2017 that less than 2% of Manchin's campaign donations actually came from his state of West Virginia.<ref>Scher, Brent (April 20, 2017). [http://freebeacon.com/politics/less-2-joe-manchins-campaign-donations-came-west-virginia/ Less Than 2% of Joe Manchin’s Campaign Donations Came From West Virginia]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved April 23, 2017.</ref>
It was reported in April 2017 that less than 2% of Manchin's campaign donations actually came from his state of West Virginia.<ref>Scher, Brent (April 20, 2017). [https://freebeacon.com/politics/less-2-joe-manchins-campaign-donations-came-west-virginia/ Less Than 2% of Joe Manchin’s Campaign Donations Came From West Virginia]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved April 23, 2017.</ref>
==Partisan Democrat==
==Partisan Democrat==
Manchin portrayed himself as a "[[conservative]]" in order to be elected, campaigning against the positions of the [[Democratic Party]] leadership on [[cap and trade]], [[gun control]], and the Bush tax cuts. As a Senator, however, he has shown himself to be left-wing. Manchin displays [[liberal values]] not only in his beliefs, but also in his behavior, using vulgar language in public.<ref>Weaver, Al (August 7, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/joe-manchin-i-dont-give-a-s-t-if-i-win-re-election/article/2630818 Joe Manchin: 'I don't give a s--t' if I win re-election]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 7, 2017.</ref><ref>Thomsen, Jacqueline (August 7, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/345589-manchin-i-dont-give-a-sh-t-if-i-win-reelection Manchin: 'I don't give a s---' if I win reelection]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 7, 2017.</ref><ref>Chakraborty, Barnini (August 7, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/08/07/manchin-says-doesnt-give-s-about-getting-reelected.html Manchin says he doesn't give a s--- about getting reelected]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 7, 2017.</ref>
Manchin portrayed himself as a "[[conservative]]" in order to be elected, campaigning against the positions of the [[Democratic Party]] leadership on [[cap and trade]], [[gun control]], and the Bush tax cuts. As a Senator, however, he has shown himself to be left-wing. Manchin displays [[liberal values]] not only in his beliefs, but also in his behavior, using vulgar language in public.<ref>Weaver, Al (August 7, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/joe-manchin-i-dont-give-a-s-t-if-i-win-re-election/article/2630818 Joe Manchin: 'I don't give a s--t' if I win re-election]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 7, 2017.</ref><ref>Thomsen, Jacqueline (August 7, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/345589-manchin-i-dont-give-a-sh-t-if-i-win-reelection Manchin: 'I don't give a s---' if I win reelection]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 7, 2017.</ref><ref>Chakraborty, Barnini (August 7, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/08/07/manchin-says-doesnt-give-s-about-getting-reelected.html Manchin says he doesn't give a s--- about getting reelected]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 7, 2017.</ref>
In 2016, Manchin expressed (in words) his willingness to work with Republican President [[Donald Trump]], and voted for most of his cabinet nominations, and for [[Neil Gorsuch]]. This earned him ire from left-wingers, who showed how left-wing they themselves are by demanding his removal from his leadership position and labeling him a "Democrat in name only," despite his numerous liberal positions.<ref>https://www.commondreams.org/newswire/2017/03/02/225000-progressives-sen-schumer-remove-joe-manchin-leadership</ref> However, whenever a close vote for a conservative bill or a Trump Administration nominee was held, Manchin took the liberal Democrat position. He voted against many Trump non-cabinet nominees.
In 2016, Manchin expressed (in words) his willingness to work with Republican President [[Donald Trump]], and voted for most of his cabinet nominations, and for [[Neil Gorsuch]]. This earned him ire from left-wingers, who showed how left-wing they themselves are by demanding his removal from his leadership position and labeling him a "Democrat in name only," despite his numerous liberal positions.<ref>https://www.commondreams.org/newswire/2017/03/02/225000-progressives-sen-schumer-remove-joe-manchin-leadership</ref> However, whenever a close vote for a conservative bill or a Trump Administration nominee was held, Manchin took the liberal Democrat position. He voted against many Trump non-cabinet nominees.
President Trump, however, rejected the notion that Manchin is a bipartisan politician, saying that "he talks. But he doesn’t do anything."<ref name="ManchinTalks"/> Also according to Trump, Manchin's attitude is "'hey, let’s get together, let’s do bipartisan.' I [Trump] say, 'Good, let’s go.' Then you don’t hear from him [Manchin] again."<ref name="ManchinTalks">Chaitin, Daniel (December 28, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-tears-into-joe-manchin-he-talks-but-he-doesnt-do-anything/article/2644543 Trump tears into Joe Manchin: 'He talks. But he doesn't do anything']. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 28, 2017.</ref><ref>Moran, Sean (December 29, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/29/trump-trashes-manchins-unwillingness-compromise-talks-doesnt-do/ Trump Trashes Sen. Joe Manchin’s Unwillingness to Compromise: ‘He Talks, but He Doesn’t Do Anything’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 29, 2017.</ref> In April 2018, Trump repeated those sentiments, stating that "he talks, he grabs me, I grab him, he says hello, I say hello — but he votes against everything."<ref>Spiering, Charlie (April 5, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/04/05/donald-trump-in-west-virginia-joe-manchin-talks-but-votes-against-our-agenda/ Donald Trump in West Virginia: Joe Manchin Talks — But Votes Against Our Agenda]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 5, 2018.</ref><ref>Miller, S.A. (April 5, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/apr/5/trump-slams-joe-manchin-west-virginia-he-voted-aga/ Trump slams Manchin in W.Va. rally: ‘He voted against everything’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 6, 2018.</ref>
President Trump, however, rejected the notion that Manchin is a bipartisan politician, saying that "he talks. But he doesn’t do anything."<ref name="ManchinTalks"/> Also according to Trump, Manchin's attitude is "'hey, let’s get together, let’s do bipartisan.' I [Trump] say, 'Good, let’s go.' Then you don’t hear from him [Manchin] again."<ref name="ManchinTalks">Chaitin, Daniel (December 28, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-tears-into-joe-manchin-he-talks-but-he-doesnt-do-anything/article/2644543 Trump tears into Joe Manchin: 'He talks. But he doesn't do anything']. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 28, 2017.</ref><ref>Moran, Sean (December 29, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/29/trump-trashes-manchins-unwillingness-compromise-talks-doesnt-do/ Trump Trashes Sen. Joe Manchin’s Unwillingness to Compromise: ‘He Talks, but He Doesn’t Do Anything’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 29, 2017.</ref> In April 2018, Trump repeated those sentiments, stating that "he talks, he grabs me, I grab him, he says hello, I say hello — but he votes against everything."<ref>Spiering, Charlie (April 5, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/04/05/donald-trump-in-west-virginia-joe-manchin-talks-but-votes-against-our-agenda/ Donald Trump in West Virginia: Joe Manchin Talks — But Votes Against Our Agenda]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 5, 2018.</ref><ref>Miller, S.A. (April 5, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/apr/5/trump-slams-joe-manchin-west-virginia-he-voted-aga/ Trump slams Manchin in W.Va. rally: ‘He voted against everything’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 6, 2018.</ref>
==Support for gun control==
==Support for gun control==
Manchin has a record of supporting [[gun control]] measures, despite being from a conservative state known for its opposition to gun regulations. In 2013, Manchin sponsored a bill that would have instituted universal background checks, and in April 2017 he stated his hope that President [[Donald Trump]] would sign gun control measures.<ref>Hawkins, Awr (April 21, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/21/joe-manchin-trump-fortitude-make-senate-pass-gun-control/ Joe Manchin: Trump Has the ‘Fortitude’ to Make Senate Pass Gun Control]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 2, 2017.</ref> Despite these positions, his attending pro-gun control fundraisers, and the [[National Rifle Association]]'s rejection of him, Manchin continued presenting himself as a "pro-gun" candidate to West Virginia voters.<ref>Hawkins, AWR (January 26, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/26/joe-manchin-runs-re-election-pro-gun-candidate-rejected-nra/ Joe Manchin Tries to Run for Re-Election as Pro-Gun Candidate Rejected by NRA]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 27, 2018.</ref>
Manchin has a record of supporting [[gun control]] measures, despite being from a conservative state known for its opposition to gun regulations. In 2013, Manchin sponsored a bill that would have instituted universal background checks, and in April 2017 he stated his hope that President [[Donald Trump]] would sign gun control measures.<ref>Hawkins, Awr (April 21, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/21/joe-manchin-trump-fortitude-make-senate-pass-gun-control/ Joe Manchin: Trump Has the ‘Fortitude’ to Make Senate Pass Gun Control]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 2, 2017.</ref> Despite these positions, his attending pro-gun control fundraisers, and the [[National Rifle Association]]'s rejection of him, Manchin continued presenting himself as a "pro-gun" candidate to West Virginia voters.<ref>Hawkins, AWR (January 26, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/26/joe-manchin-runs-re-election-pro-gun-candidate-rejected-nra/ Joe Manchin Tries to Run for Re-Election as Pro-Gun Candidate Rejected by NRA]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 27, 2018.</ref>
In 2018, Manchin again proposed gun control measures after a Florida shooting, even though his proposed measures would not have stopped the shooting had they been law.<ref>Hawkins, Awr (February 25, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/02/25/sen-pat-toomey-pushes-background-checks-gun-shows-response-florida-shooting/ Pat Toomey, Joe Manchin Push New Gun Show Regulations in Response to Florida Shooting]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 25, 2018.</ref><ref>Hawkins, Awr (March 6, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/03/06/joe-manchin-urges-trump-embrace-gun-control-wouldnt-prevent-florida-school-shooting/ Joe Manchin Wants Trump to Embrace Gun Control That Wouldn’t Prevent Florida School Shooting]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 6, 2018.</ref>
In 2018, Manchin again proposed gun control measures after a Florida shooting, even though his proposed measures would not have stopped the shooting had they been law.<ref>Hawkins, Awr (February 25, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/02/25/sen-pat-toomey-pushes-background-checks-gun-shows-response-florida-shooting/ Pat Toomey, Joe Manchin Push New Gun Show Regulations in Response to Florida Shooting]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 25, 2018.</ref><ref>Hawkins, Awr (March 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/03/06/joe-manchin-urges-trump-embrace-gun-control-wouldnt-prevent-florida-school-shooting/ Joe Manchin Wants Trump to Embrace Gun Control That Wouldn’t Prevent Florida School Shooting]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 6, 2018.</ref>
===Liberal, anti-gun donors===
===Liberal, anti-gun donors===
Despite claiming to be pro-gun, Manchin went to anti-gun [[Michael Bloomberg]]'s mansion in 2013 for a fundraiser.<ref>Hawkins, Awr (July 11, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/11/joe-manchin-denies-knowing-big-donors-although-attended-bloomberg-fundraiser-person/ Joe Manchin Denies Knowing His Donors, Yet He Attended Bloomberg Fundraiser]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 13, 2017.</ref>
Despite claiming to be pro-gun, Manchin went to anti-gun [[Michael Bloomberg]]'s mansion in 2013 for a fundraiser.<ref>Hawkins, Awr (July 11, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/11/joe-manchin-denies-knowing-big-donors-although-attended-bloomberg-fundraiser-person/ Joe Manchin Denies Knowing His Donors, Yet He Attended Bloomberg Fundraiser]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 13, 2017.</ref>
It was reported in 2017 that Manchin received donations from the law firm Paul, Weiss, which had a record of supporting gun control and defending terrorists in court.<ref>Persons, Sally (July 28, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/28/joe-manchin-received-donations-from-law-firm-pushi/ Joe Manchin received donations from law firm pushing for gun control]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 28, 2017.</ref>
It was reported in 2017 that Manchin received donations from the law firm Paul, Weiss, which had a record of supporting gun control and defending terrorists in court.<ref>Persons, Sally (July 28, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/28/joe-manchin-received-donations-from-law-firm-pushi/ Joe Manchin received donations from law firm pushing for gun control]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 28, 2017.</ref>
==Support for abortion==
==Support for abortion==
In April 2017, Manchin endorsed [[Planned Parenthood]], which funds abortions, the legalized murder of the [[unborn]].<ref>Berry, Susan (April 22, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/22/pro-life-sen-joe-manchin-poses-support-planned-parenthood/ ‘Pro-Life’ Sen. Joe Manchin Poses in Support of Planned Parenthood]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 23, 2017.</ref><ref>Swan, Jonathan (May 8, 2017). [https://www.axios.com/joe-manchins-tightrope-on-planned-parenthood-2398587475.html Joe Manchin's tightrope on Planned Parenthood]. ''Axios''. Retrieved May 16, 2017.</ref><ref>Ertelt, Steve (April 24, 2017). [http://www.lifenews.com/2017/04/24/pro-life-democrat-senator-joe-manchin-caught-holding-i-stand-with-planned-parenthood-sign/ “Pro-Life” Democrat Senator Joe Manchin Caught Holding “I Stand With Planned Parenthood” Sign]. ''LifeNews.com''. Retrieved May 16, 2017.</ref><ref>Ross, Chuck (May 9, 2017). [http://dailycaller.com/2017/05/09/photos-show-sen-joe-manchin-is-a-planned-parenthood-poseur/ Photos Show Sen. Joe Manchin Is A Planned Parenthood Poseur]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved May 16, 2017.</ref><ref>Schor, Elana (May 14, 2017). [http://www.politico.com/story/2017/05/14/abortion-politics-senate-2018-238331 Abortion politics hound senators from both parties]. ''Politico''. Retrieved May 16, 2017.</ref> Less than a month earlier, he voted against eliminating a pro-abortion Obama-era regulation prohibiting states from blocking Planned Parenthood funds.<ref>Dinan, Stephen (March 30, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/mar/30/senate-passes-bill-let-states-strip-funding-pp/ Senate passes bill to let states strip funding from Planned Parenthood]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 23, 2017.</ref> In June 2018, Manchin warned President Trump against nominating a Supreme Court justice opposed to the ''[[Roe v. Wade]]'' ruling that legalized abortion federally.<ref>Carney, Jordain (June 29, 2018). [http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/394933-manchin-warns-trump-against-picking-court-nominee-who-will-overturn-roe-v Manchin warns Trump against picking court nominee who will overturn Roe v. Wade]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 30, 2018.</ref> In August 2018, Manchin voted against an amendment sponsored by [[Rand Paul]] to defund Planned Parenthood, despite claiming he would do the opposite in 2015.<ref>Berry, Susan (August 25, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/08/25/joe-manchin-and-other-vulnerable-dems-vote-against-defunding-planned-parenthood/ Joe Manchin and Other Vulnerable Dems Vote Against Defunding Planned Parenthood]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 25, 2018.<br>See also:
In April 2017, Manchin endorsed [[Planned Parenthood]], which funds abortions, the legalized murder of the [[unborn]].<ref>Berry, Susan (April 22, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/22/pro-life-sen-joe-manchin-poses-support-planned-parenthood/ ‘Pro-Life’ Sen. Joe Manchin Poses in Support of Planned Parenthood]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 23, 2017.</ref><ref>Swan, Jonathan (May 8, 2017). [https://www.axios.com/joe-manchins-tightrope-on-planned-parenthood-2398587475.html Joe Manchin's tightrope on Planned Parenthood]. ''Axios''. Retrieved May 16, 2017.</ref><ref>Ertelt, Steve (April 24, 2017). [https://www.lifenews.com/2017/04/24/pro-life-democrat-senator-joe-manchin-caught-holding-i-stand-with-planned-parenthood-sign/ “Pro-Life” Democrat Senator Joe Manchin Caught Holding “I Stand With Planned Parenthood” Sign]. ''LifeNews.com''. Retrieved May 16, 2017.</ref><ref>Ross, Chuck (May 9, 2017). [https://dailycaller.com/2017/05/09/photos-show-sen-joe-manchin-is-a-planned-parenthood-poseur/ Photos Show Sen. Joe Manchin Is A Planned Parenthood Poseur]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved May 16, 2017.</ref><ref>Schor, Elana (May 14, 2017). [https://www.politico.com/story/2017/05/14/abortion-politics-senate-2018-238331 Abortion politics hound senators from both parties]. ''Politico''. Retrieved May 16, 2017.</ref> Less than a month earlier, he voted against eliminating a pro-abortion Obama-era regulation prohibiting states from blocking Planned Parenthood funds.<ref>Dinan, Stephen (March 30, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/mar/30/senate-passes-bill-let-states-strip-funding-pp/ Senate passes bill to let states strip funding from Planned Parenthood]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 23, 2017.</ref> In June 2018, Manchin warned President Trump against nominating a Supreme Court justice opposed to the ''[[Roe v. Wade]]'' ruling that legalized abortion federally.<ref>Carney, Jordain (June 29, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/394933-manchin-warns-trump-against-picking-court-nominee-who-will-overturn-roe-v Manchin warns Trump against picking court nominee who will overturn Roe v. Wade]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 30, 2018.</ref> In August 2018, Manchin voted against an amendment sponsored by [[Rand Paul]] to defund Planned Parenthood, despite claiming he would do the opposite in 2015.<ref>Berry, Susan (August 25, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/08/25/joe-manchin-and-other-vulnerable-dems-vote-against-defunding-planned-parenthood/ Joe Manchin and Other Vulnerable Dems Vote Against Defunding Planned Parenthood]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 25, 2018.<br>See also:
*Berry, Susan (August 28, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/08/28/pro-life-sen-joe-manchin-cant-defend-why-he-voted-to-fund-planned-parenthood/ ‘Pro-Life’ Sen. Joe Manchin Can’t Defend Why He Voted to Fund Planned Parenthood]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 28, 2018.
*Berry, Susan (August 28, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/08/28/pro-life-sen-joe-manchin-cant-defend-why-he-voted-to-fund-planned-parenthood/ ‘Pro-Life’ Sen. Joe Manchin Can’t Defend Why He Voted to Fund Planned Parenthood]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 28, 2018.
*Cawthorne, Cameron (August 28, 2018). [https://freebeacon.com/issues/pro-life-democrat-manchin-attempts-defend-vote-planned-parenthood-funded/ ‘Pro-Life Democrat’ Manchin Attempts to Defend His Vote to Keep Planned Parenthood Funded]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
*Cawthorne, Cameron (August 28, 2018). [https://freebeacon.com/issues/pro-life-democrat-manchin-attempts-defend-vote-planned-parenthood-funded/ ‘Pro-Life Democrat’ Manchin Attempts to Defend His Vote to Keep Planned Parenthood Funded]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved August 29, 2018.