Mitch and Manchin
The Ransom of Red Leader.
Do you remember those “Baby on Board” stickers? They’re gone now, but I recall a satiric piece that likened them to ransom notes: “Slow down, or the kid gets it!” Sort of like the guy with a gun to his own head shouting “Stop or I’ll shoot.” I’m reminded of these images whenever our pols threaten to kill a bill they love if they can’t get…