Joe Manchin

Joe Manchin is a Democrat who was somehow elected as Senator from the red state of West Virginia. Manchin is a DINO and generally considered to be the most conservative Democrat in the United States Senate, however, he's still more sane than Republicans.

Good

 * He co-wrote the Manchin-Toomey background check bill and stood up to the NRA when they killed this popular bill
 * He supports ending the war in Afghanistan
 * He supports increasing teacher pay

Bad

 * He opposes gay marriage
 * He opposes Cap and Trade
 * He supports the oil and coal industries
 * He's pro-life
 * He supports the Balanced Budget Amendment