Political Theater: Joe Manchin: Man of the moment
2021-10-27
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In an evenly divided Senate, every senator has the ability to be a kingmaker. But West Virginia Democrat Joe Manchin has taken it to the next level. At a time when Democrats in the majority are assembling their Build Back Better legislation, Manchin has had a huge influence on one of the most consequential pieces of it: How to address climate change. And it has placed him at odds with his party. On this episode, CQ Roll Call staff writer Ben Hulac details Manchin's effect on the party's policy package, while we revisit a conversation with Andrea Billups of West Virginia Public Broadcasting for more context on the Mountain State's politics and culture.
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