Joe will do what he is told, just like he has been doing.
They want to keep th at seat Dam, so they do what is necessary to
avoid pissing his constituents off too badly.
Tied up on something that would really tick WV off?
"Joe, you trot out there and oppose it. As it is now. That will play good
with the pointy ears back in the Schidthole Hollers. After it gets old,
We will pull a buck two-ninety-eight out of the spending, and you will brag
that it is now something you can support. For West Virginia."
Not much different than Susan Collins. Would be the same if it was 50-50
with an R Vice.
Everyone want to hate on her for being a Rino.
That's true(ish). But foolish.
She is the Republican Senator in a liberal leaning state.
A number to benefit Republicans.
Certain issues, where her vote doesn't matter, they let her oppose
The party. It plays good "back home". Or, they play a game exactly
like Joe and his buddies.
Politicians rarely get to take solitary stands.
The opposition party isn't going to give you something for nothing.
Your own party isn't going to give you something if you don't play nice.
