Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) is more of a Republican than a Democrat. He and Sen. Shelly Moore Capito (R-WV) represent the poorest state in the country. |
To end cloture the majority needs 51 votes. If they end up with 50 votes, then Mike Pence could break the tie. The sole Democrat along with 50 Republicans went forth to end the filibuster. They are going to vote on the confirmation of Donald J. Trump's controversial pick for the Supreme Court.
Sen. Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND) and Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) have confirmed that they're going to be a NO vote on Brett Kavanaugh.
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) is YES vote.
Progressives are fed up with Manchin. I agree with them. I am sick and tired of these "red state" Democrats ruining the momentum. If Manchin votes with the Republicans, then it's curtains for our chances of taking back the House and Senate.
West Virginia has the worst mortality rate in the nation. It's the number one state when it comes to healthcare, heroin, lack of education and lack of appeal.
Sen. Jeff Flake (R-AZ) and Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) are a YES vote.
So on Saturday, the Senate will make the final decision to confirm this nominee. If the Democrats do stand firm they could impale the nomination with two Republicans.
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