#JoeManchin
The most powerful senator of 2021.
Origin & Impact
Joe Manchin wielded unprecedented power in 2021 as the 50th Democratic Senate vote, essentially holding veto power over Biden’s agenda. His opposition to ending the filibuster, voting rights legislation, and Build Back Better frustrated progressives.
The conservative West Virginia Democrat became either a pragmatic centrist or obstructionist depending on one’s politics.
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