Joe Manchin, 77, Retiring, Refuses to Endorse Kamala Harris Over Filibuster Stance

Sep 24, 2024, 06:00 PM

Senator Joe Manchin, 77, has announced he will not endorse Kamala Harris for president, citing her commitment to ending the Senate filibuster to codify Roe v. Wade. Manchin, a staunch defender of the filibuster, referred to it as the 'Holy Grail of democracy' and criticized Harris for her stance, saying 'Shame on her.' Manchin, who registered as an independent earlier this year and is retiring at year's end, emphasized the importance of the 60-vote threshold in maintaining stability in the Senate. His decision, reported by CNN, marks a significant blow to Harris's campaign.