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David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

I rarely respond to tweets but this warrants one. Yes, Manchin behaved badly here & is wrong on filibuster, which is UNDERMINING, not strengthening, democracy. But he's also cast big votes FOR @POTUS on other policy, judges & appointees-AND D control.Nuts to say doesn't matter! — PolitiTweet.org

@davidaxelrod Manchin let 50 (R) Senators off the hook; they'd be better off not coaxing him over to their side.

Posted Dec. 22, 2021 Deleted after 35 seconds

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David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

I've said it before: the only thing harder for a president than a 50/50 senate is not to have a majority at all. Enough with the feeding frenzy! — PolitiTweet.org

I agree w/@davidfrum⁩. @POTUS has been remarkably effective in Congress, playing w/no margin for error. Rescue Act;… https://t.co/wGvwV4wW5T

Posted Dec. 22, 2021

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David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

I rarely respond to tweets BUT... Yes, Manchin behaved unconscionably here & is wrong on the filibuster, which is UNDERMINING, not strengthening, democracy. But he's also cast big votes FOR @POTUS on other policy, judges & appointees-AND for D control. You can't throw that away! — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Dec. 22, 2021