Manchin Declares Opposition to Nominees Without GOP Support, Threatens Judicial Confirmations

Sen. Joe Manchin insists on bipartisan support for judicial nominees, complicating the confirmation of Biden's picks.

Sen. Joe Manchin, citing a desire for bipartisanship, vows to oppose any of President Biden's judicial nominees lacking Republican backing.
Manchin's stance jeopardizes the confirmation of Adeel Mangi, Biden’s nominee for the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, potentially the first Muslim-American in such a position.
Republicans accuse Mangi of extreme views and affiliations with groups they claim are antisemitic, while some Democrats also express concerns.
Manchin suggests consulting moderate Republicans like Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins, and Lindsey Graham for potential support.
The West Virginia senator's decision reflects broader concerns about increasing partisanship and the preservation of the legislative filibuster.