Democrats can learn something from the most powerful Joe in Washington

Sen. Joe Manchin.
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Sen. Joe Manchin is the deciding vote in the Senate, making him the most powerful Joe in Washington.
While his moderate policies frustrate some Democrats, he also has an important lesson to teach them.
He wins in a deep red state and if more Democrats could win elections like him, then his moderate stances wouldn't be as much of an issue.
This is an opinion column. The thoughts expressed are those of the author.
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