With what took place yesterday at the Capitol, the world got a glimpse as to how divided America really is. The months of campaigning and rigged elections came to a boiling point as Americans stormed the Capitol building, wanting nothing more than their voices heard. As the dust settles, the Democrats continue to parade around Washington, claiming victory. But victory isn’t what is needed right now according to Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va.

The problem America faces right now isn’t COVID-19, or the fear of war with a foreign country, it is the massive divide that politics has created within its own citizens. At the end of the day, we are all Americans and want what is best for this country and future generations. But at what point did we forget that. Conservative Democrat Joe Manchin believes bipartisan is exactly what this country needs to get it back on track.

Releasing his statement via Twitter, Manchin said, “Now, more than ever, we must enter a new era of bipartisanship in Washington. With tight margins in the House and Senate, Democrats and Republicans are faced with a decision to either work together to put the priorities of our nation before partisan politics or double down on the dysfunctional tribalism.”

Now before you write off Manchin as just another Democrat, it should be noted that he leans more conservative when it comes to his vote. Not only did Manchin back the border wall between U.S. and Mexico, but he also helped confirm President Trump’s nominees Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court.

With the Democrats controlling all of Washington, many liberals have called for the party to expand the Supreme Court. This would allow President-elect Biden to add more liberal justices that share the Democrat’s ideology. But just because they control Washington, doesn’t mean they automatically get what they want. As Manchin has said in the past, he would not vote in favor of expanding the Supreme Court.

While the Democrats may have won the election for Joe Biden, they showed their own party and America where their loyalties lie. It isn’t in protecting the people and making sure Americans are heard. That’s why Manchin and many others within the party are already leaning more conservative. It’s only a matter of time before the party completely crumbles as more and more members jump ship.

 

This piece was written by Jeremy Porter on January 8, 2021. It originally appeared in DrewBerquist.com and is used by permission.

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