quoting a West Virginia Democratic operative positioned the legislator as a member of the "political class" out of touch with the identity of his constituents. The author wrote "The senator’s blockade against programs that have helped his constituents escape poverty makes some question ‘who matters to Joe.’" The writer went on to accuse Manchin of "losing the credibility of his connection to the very place at the heart of his identity.
Steve Roberts, President of the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce, told Fox News Digital he "fully supports" Sen. Manchin’s position based on the economic impact it will have on local businesses and says the idea broached in the media that the senator’s position is a "betrayal" of his constituents is "ludicrous."Roberts, whose nonpartisan organization encompasses local chapters from over 50 counties, says the majority of West Virginians side with him on the issue.
"One guy called us all ‘knuckle-dragging hillbillies’ and said he’d never drive through our state again," Roberts said. Many of the vitriolic attacks against West Virginians went even further. Roberts, who has held his position at the Chamber of Commerce for over 30 years, was clearly disturbed by the hate mail. He seemed less affected by the fact that some would disagree with his opinion on Build Back Better, a bill he admits has "some things in it that we can all agree on," and more distressed by the disparagement of his beloved state."We have facts on our side and the facts are that Build Back Better would tax our West Virginia energy industry.
Fake news
National referendum? Billions to the irs to spy on $600 deposits and withdrawals? Checks for daycare which you don’t have to work or use for daycare? Billions for Chinese wind turbines that one frigid winter in Texas took out? In 19 years green energy jobs but until then
MattMackowiak ….of course they do.. Because heaven forbid he take into account what the WORKERS for those businesses need help with
Go for West Virginia !!
Great job Manchin
If BBB were funded entirely by national a sales tax and approved by national referendum, would it pass?
As West Virginia business leaders convence Joe Manchin to join the Republican Party , Major solutions will correct unemployment , energy, crime, Federal Court System, and save the U. S. Dollar. GOD LUCK SENATOR MANCHIN !!
Only Democrat I like!
I suppose those business leaders are going to invest in climate adaptation and renewable infrastructure then?
And got him a new Maserati?
Manchin stands up for what is right and best for our country. He is a patriot.
As they should
The problem is you represent not just your business backers, you represent the little guy that needs help a lot more then they do.
Thank you West Virginia. Manchin saved the country.
Please vote him out
Thanks, Fox.