It’s not just Manchin. Sinema is also reportedly a “hard” no to the rule change.
Rumor is that there was a call to discuss among the Dem caucus, and Sinema ended the call with a very strong “bleep you” attitude. Plus, she’s repeatedly said she will under no circumstance eliminate the filibuster.
And so far, she’s been good to her word when she digs in on things like this..
If Reps take the Senate at midterm, McConnell should offer to eliminate the filibuster as his first vote. Watch how many demons vote yes.
Hopefully they are true to their word.