After Susan Collins’ speech ended where she said she would vote YES for Kavanaugh, Manchin told reporters that he would indeed vote for Kavanaugh as well:
Manchin to back Kavanaugh.
— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) October 5, 2018
With vote now irrelevant, Manchin issues statement saying he too will vote for Kavanaugh
— Justin Sink (@justinsink) October 5, 2018
On cue, in the inbox: "MANCHIN TO SUPPORT SUPREME COURT NOMINEE BRETT KAVANAUGH" https://t.co/QJdTf7s2vr
— Steven Shepard (@POLITICO_Steve) October 5, 2018
I will vote to support Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh. pic.twitter.com/1FfuMTOZz8
— Senator Joe Manchin (@Sen_JoeManchin) October 5, 2018
Well there you go. It’s as good as a done deal and Steve Daines can give his daughter away without having to hustle back.
UPDATE: Manchin gave a statement to reporters and was then shouted down by protesters yelling SHAME SHAME SHAME etc…
It’s hilarious:
Amid a chorus of "Shame! Shame!" chants, @SenJoeManchine details his reasons for voting Yes on Judge Brett Kavanaugh's #SCOTUS confirmation: "I had to deal with the facts I had in front of me." https://t.co/B2hhlTdvNQ pic.twitter.com/Wgb7MYKiCg
— The Lead CNN (@TheLeadCNN) October 5, 2018