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2016 Postmortem

Tx4obama

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2. Article also says that he wasn't against the repeal, only the timinig.

Reply to treestar (Reply #1)

Sat Apr 27, 2013, 05:23 PM

Apr 2013

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Explaining his stance in December 2010, Manchin said he voted "no" because of the timing of the repeal.

“I do not support its repeal at this time,” Manchin said. “I would like to make clear that my concern is not with the idea of repealing DADT, but rather an issue of timing.”

“My concerns, as highlighted in the recent defense survey and through the testimony of the service chiefs, are with the effect implementation of the repeal would have on our front line combat troops at this time,” he said.

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Joe Manchin: Vote Against Don't Ask Don't Tell Repeal Was 'Wrong' [View all] Tx4obama Apr 2013 OP

That's telling treestar Apr 2013 #1

Article also says that he wasn't against the repeal, only the timinig. Tx4obama Apr 2013 #2

Thanks! treestar Apr 2013 #6

That's my guess, too Progressive dog Apr 2013 #3

I wonder. If so, that's interesting. WVa voters have evolved... CTyankee Apr 2013 #4

all the right wing are now for gay rights Doctor_J Apr 2013 #5