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'''Joseph Manchin, III''' is the moderate [[Democratic Party|Democratic]] United States Senator from [[West Virginia]]. He was elected in November 2010, filling the seat formerly held by the late [[Exalted Cyclops]] [[Robert Byrd]].  Because Manchin was filling a vacant seat in a special election, he was sworn in almost immediately and then participated in the [[lame duck]] session of [[Congress]] prior to 2011. Manchin was previously the Governor of West Virginia.

'''Joseph Manchin, III''' is the moderate [[Democratic Party|Democratic]] United States Senator from [[West Virginia]]. He was elected in November 2010, filling the seat formerly held by the late [[Exalted Cyclops]] [[Robert Byrd]].  Because Manchin was filling a vacant seat in a special election, he was sworn in almost immediately and then participated in the [[lame duck]] session of [[Congress]] prior to 2011. Manchin was previously the Governor of West Virginia.

Manchin has expressed opposition to [[court packing]].<ref>[https://dailycaller.com/2020/09/27/joe-manchin-court-packing-filibuster-senate/ Manchin Reiterates Stance Against Court Packing, Filibuster Abolishment Efforts: ‘The Senate Is So Much Different’]</ref><ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2020/10/26/manchin-on-court-packing-weve-proven-that-doesnt-work/ Manchin on Court-Packing: ‘We’ve Proven That Doesn’t Work’]</ref>

 

 

Manchin has expressed opposition to [[court packing]].<ref>[https://dailycaller.com/2020/09/27/joe-manchin-court-packing-filibuster-senate/ Manchin Reiterates Stance Against Court Packing, Filibuster Abolishment Efforts: ‘The Senate Is So Much Different’]</ref><ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2020/10/26/manchin-on-court-packing-weve-proven-that-doesnt-work/ Manchin on Court-Packing: ‘We’ve Proven That Doesn’t Work’]</ref> but many [[conservative]]s fear he will not hold steady on the issue.

Since 2021, Manchin, along with [[Kyrsten Sinema]], have been best known for being the two Democrat senators who have voted to keep the [[U.S. Senate]]'s [[filibuster]] intact despite several threats from their own party.<ref>https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/05/25/democrat-joe-manchin-opposes-nuking-filibuster-over-gop-january-6-commission-opposition/</ref> He has been recognized as a [[DINO]] (Democrat in Name Only) for not holding radical views like the rest of the Democratic Party.

In the [[117th Congress]] Manchin served as the vice-chair of the Senate Democrats’ policy and communications committee until he determined he could no longer go along with the Democrats' [[Marxist]] [[Build Back Better]] agenda and [[Green New Deal]].<ref>https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2021/10/senator-joe-manchin-democratic-party-exit-plan-biden-infrastructure-deal-exclusive/</ref>  Manchin, along with [[Arizona]] Sen. [[Kyrsten Sinema]], have been known for being the two Democrat senators who voted to keep the [[U.S. Senate]]'s [[filibuster]] intact despite several threats from their own party.<ref>https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/05/25/democrat-joe-manchin-opposes-nuking-filibuster-over-gop-january-6-commission-opposition/</ref> He has been viewed as a [[DINO]] (Democrat in Name Only) for not holding radical views like the rest of the Democratic Party.

==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). [https://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). [https://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). [https://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). [https://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>

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==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). [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>

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>