Independent Sen. Joe Manchin has refused to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris in a filibuster row over Roe vs. Wade.
The West Virgina Sen., who left the Democrats earlier this year, slammed Harris for her desire to “eliminate the filibuster” for the controversial abortion bill. By doing so, the Democrat-controlled Senate would be able to ram legislation through on 51 votes, rather than the usual 60.
“Shame on her,” Manchin said on Tuesday, Sept. 24. “She knows the filibuster is the Holy Grail of democracy. It’s the only thing that keeps us talking and working together. If she gets rid of that, then this would be the House on steroids.
Harris’ promise to remove the filibuster has cost her an independent endorsement. Nevertheless, Harris’ has previously threatened to remove the political tactic on issues such as abortion and the Green New Deal.
“Well, she said she supported banning fracking too, and she changed that. I was hoping she would change this,” Manchin said when quizzed on the Vice President’s efforts to remove the filibuster.
Many on social media wondered whether the former Democrat’s decision would have any major impact.
That said, some commentors had praise for the soon-to-be retiring Sen.
