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LetMyPeopleVote

(181,688 posts)
Mon May 11, 2026, 09:51 AM 11 hrs ago

The Borowitz Report-Joe Manchin Cedes Title of Most Despised Democrat in History to John Fetterman

Joe Manchin Cedes Title of Most Despised Democrat in History to John Fetterman
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Lavonda (@lavonda.bsky.social) 2026-05-11T11:20:57.494Z

https://www.borowitzreport.com/p/joe-manchin-cedes-title-of-most-despised

WASHINGTON (The Borowitz Report)—In an emotional tribute on Monday, former Senator Joe Manchin ceded the title of most-despised Democrat in history to Senator John Fetterman.

“When I retired from the Senate, I thought that my record for being the most deeply reviled member of the Democratic Party was safe,” Manchin said. “Clearly, I was mistaken.”

“For fourteen years, every morning I’d wake up and say, ‘How can I be an irritating assclown today?” the West Virginian added. “But Fetterman takes it to a new level.”

For his part, Fetterman was visibly moved by Manchin’s tribute, telling reporters, “When I came to the Senate I never dreamt I could be more obnoxious than a legendary jagoff like Joe. I’m truly humbled by this honor.”


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The Borowitz Report-Joe Manchin Cedes Title of Most Despised Democrat in History to John Fetterman (Original Post) LetMyPeopleVote 11 hrs ago OP
;-{) Fetterman,,,,,,,,, Goonch 11 hrs ago #1
Ha! At least Manchin had an excuse given the voters in his state. spooky3 11 hrs ago #2
One thing about Joe, was he voted for every Democratic judge. Lochloosa 11 hrs ago #3
Sure would be nice Boo1 11 hrs ago #4
Never heard of Manchin or Sinema... lame54 11 hrs ago #5

spooky3

(38,833 posts)
2. Ha! At least Manchin had an excuse given the voters in his state.
Mon May 11, 2026, 10:11 AM
11 hrs ago

Fetterman is simply betraying PA.

Boo1

(445 posts)
4. Sure would be nice
Mon May 11, 2026, 10:23 AM
11 hrs ago

To have Joe Manchin in that Senate seat now, wouldn't it?

How did that ultra progressive candidate do?

lame54

(40,051 posts)
5. Never heard of Manchin or Sinema...
Mon May 11, 2026, 10:29 AM
11 hrs ago

Before they started screwing us
But Fetterman
He was the street fighter we were looking for
Now he's Trump's lapdog
What a betrayal

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