[ETCM]

Manchin has his finger in the air, checking which way the political wind is blowing.

How he votes might depend on if he is the deciding vote, like with Kavanaugh...

[SmokingJoe]

How he votes might depend on if he is the deciding vote, like with Kavanaugh...

Manchin is about the most popular US Senator in the congress. And he is in a red state.
He needs the Dems like a hole in the head. He will continue to vote for West Virginia interests.