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Senator Joe Manchin, the only remaining semblance of political balance in West Virginia, has voiced some rather common-sense concerns over the economic antics of Vice President Kamala Harris and her potential run for the presidency in 2024. While chatting with Wolf Blitzer on CNN’s “Situation Room,” Manchin poked and prodded at the indecipherable financial gibberish that seems to be a staple in Democratic proposals these days. It’s almost as if it’s a prerequisite to have a fuzzy math degree to be in the running for the top jobs in the Democratic party.
When pressed about his willingness to endorse Harris, Manchin cut straight to the chase. He bluntly pointed out that the nation’s debt is teetering at a staggering $35.4 trillion. For those keeping score, that’s some serious cash—a sum that could fund a lifetime supply of avocado toast and college degrees for every millennial in America. He wasn’t just throwing around numbers; he was making it clear that the American dream doesn’t come free. If Democrats are handing out promises like candy, someone should probably check the bill. Reality has a habit of crashing the party, especially for those who live in their own “la-la land” of entitlement and fiscal irresponsibility.
Manchin: Harris Isn‘t Clear on Paying for Her Plans, ‘Don‘t Know‘ if Walz Is Too Far Left https://t.co/gPXox055uA via @BreitbartNews
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Continuing his exposé on the financial black hole that the left appears to be steering the country toward, Manchin expressed a deep desire for clarity on Harris’s economic plans. He seems almost nostalgic for the days of rational debate and responsible governance, wondering who might be in Harris’s inner circle. After all, when the teleprompter stops rolling, who’s calling the shots? One can only imagine the laughs had over avant-garde fiscal strategies and budgetary gymnastics that have little to do with genuine economy.
Manchin’s relationship with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, whom he worked with during his congressional days, showed some movement toward a potential alliance. It might come as a shock to some that this bipartisan camaraderie might not be enough to overlook the radical leftward shift that has taken place under recent Democratic leadership. Manchin described Walz as a solid colleague but couldn’t help but acknowledge the leftward drift that has marked many Democrats’ recent policies. After all, the last time someone moved that far left, they ended up in the Pacific Ocean.
Will Manchin eventually endorse Harris? It’s a toss-up. Maybe he’s just waiting to see if a more sensible Democrat shows up for the race, or perhaps he’s fully aware that supporting current Democratic policies ultimately leads to a ticket straight into the wallets of hardworking Americans. There’s a thin line between party loyalty and financial sanity, and for a former Republican who walks that line like a tightrope walker in a circus, Manchin knows all too well which side pays off. Until then, the conservative consensus remains: if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
