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Sen. Joe Manchin Says He Won’t Endorse Kamala Harris.
Is anyone really surprised?
I’ve certainly made it quite clear that there aren’t many politicians among Independents and Democrats that I despise more than West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin.
It’s been obvious since Joe Biden took office that he viewed it not as an opportunity for the left and Democrats to accomplish some of their goals, but as a means by which he could control the Party and prevent anything from getting done whatsoever. He was no ally, just another politician on a power trip who was getting so out of hand, ultimately ended up changing his Party affiliation to Independent. While thankfully he’s not running for another term, he’s still making his presence known and flexing whatever power he can.
This time, he’s decided he won’t be endorsing Kamala Harris.
Nicholas Nehemas with The New York Times writes:
“Senator Joe Manchin III of West Virginia, an independent who considered making a presidential run this year, said on Tuesday that he would not endorse Vice President Kamala Harris after she reiterated her support for eliminating the Senate filibuster to pass abortion rights legislation.
“Shame on her,” Mr. Manchin, who is not running for re-election, told CNN. “She knows the filibuster is the…
