Democrat Sen. Joe Manchin is an outlier in his party. Barring Republicans, Manchin is one of the most outspoken lawmakers in regards to the danger of Biden’s fiscal expenditures, along with other similar measures.
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Since Manchin doesn’t blindly toe the party line at all times, many Democrats aren’t pleased with him. This is especially true for the progressive wing of the Democrat Party.
However, in his home state of West Virginia, Manchin’s popularity is thriving.
What Manchin’s constituents really think about him
According to a new survey by Morning Consult, the senator carries a 57% approval rating. This approval rating also marks a 17% rise from the number of West Virginians who approved of Manchin during 2021’s first quarter.
As it turns out, the wrath from progressives on social media isn’t indicative of what Manchin’s voters actually think. Blue checkmarks on Twitter and progressives in California and DC don’t represent the West Virginia constituency.
