"We've got to calm down a little bit, Manchin said on WABC 770 AM's Cats Roundtable. We've just got to calm it down. Everyone should want your elected leaders to do well and you don't have to be scathing against him and saying: I hate this person, hate that person.' Just say: Listen, I disagree. I wish they would consider something else.' He said that too many lawmakers remain in attack mode, adding: You are not the enemy. And the American people aren't stupid."
"shortly before retiring from the Senate after 15 years in office. A wealthy coal industry executive, Manchin argued that the party had grown intolerant and heavy-handed toward ordinary citizens, placing the blame on progressive activists. In his Sunday remarks, Manchin urged both Democrats and Republicans to free themselves from the influence of the far left and far right and focus instead on forming a sensible majority capable of advancing policy."
Joe Manchin called for politicians to calm down and stop approaching one another in attack mode amid a climate of political violence. He urged lawmakers to avoid scathing personal attacks, to say 'I disagree' rather than 'I hate this person,' and to recognize that elected leaders and the American people are not enemies. Manchin framed his stance by noting his shift to independent status and criticizing intolerance from the progressive wing. He urged both parties to free themselves from far-left and far-right influence and to build a sensible majority to advance policy. Manchin described himself as fiscally responsible and socially compassionate and emphasized shared American commitments.
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