We shouldn’t accept mediocrity as the best a politician can do.
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We should expect politicians to do their best, not just settle for being average or mediocre. If we let politicians be mediocre, we're accepting that they can't do better. But we should demand that they work hard and try to be the best they can be, not just the bare minimum.
About Joe Manchin
Joe Manchin is a prominent American politician who has served as a U.S. senator from West Virginia since 2010. Prior to this, he was the 34th governor of West Virginia and the 27th secretary of state of West Virginia. Manchin is known for his centrist, moderate, and conservative Democratic views, which have often put him at odds with his own party.
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