GOP steps up flirtation with Manchin – By Aris Folley and Jordain Carney (The Hill) / December 23, 2021
Republicans are flirting with Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) as he faces backlash from his own party over his opposition to Build Back Better.
GOP senators, most of whom are friendly with Manchin, are making it clear they would welcome him into their caucus, where they think he would be a good fit given West Virginia’s deep red political leanings.
Manchin has given no indication that he would flip, but Republicans know if they can successfully woo him, it would hand them a narrow Senate majority and be a significant stumbling block for President Biden’s agenda.
Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) is leading a public blitz to make sure Manchin knows that he has a home in the Senate GOP caucus, if he wants one.
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