Joe Manchin Is the Grinch Who Stole Democrats’ Christmas

It was a less-than-relaxing Sunday for Democrats. White House officials and lawmakers alike were reportedly caught off guard by Joe Manchin, the conservative Democratic senator from Virginia, declaring he “just can’t” support President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better bill. Manchin made his announcement in an appearance on Fox News Sunday, telling host Bret Baier that he “cannot vote” for the package, which aims to create a universal pre-K program, lower prescription drug prices, invest in combating climate change, and expand affordable health care coverage, among other things. Manchin’s opposition effectively killed the $2 trillion spending plan—and any sense of unity… Read Full Article