Joe Manchin Democrats hold responsibility for raising debt ceiling unilaterally if GOP refuses
over 2 years in Washington Times
Sen. Joe Manchin III argued Tuesday that if Republicans refuse to support a bipartisan hike to the debt ceiling, then Democrats have the responsibility of doing it unilaterally. Mr. Manchin, West Virginia Democrat, told the Economic Club of Washington, D.C., that lawmakers have an obligation to ensure the “full faith ...