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Joe Manchin says he won’t endorse Harris over support for eliminating filibuster
Fox Business, National

Joe Manchin says he won’t endorse Harris over support for eliminating filibuster

By Julia Johnson , Kelly Phares , Michael Dane , Daniel Scully  | Fox News Democrat-defector Sen. Joe Manchin, I-W.Va., said he won't endorse Vice President Harris in the presidential election after she revealed her support for doing away with the filibuster to pass abortion laws.  Harris, a former senator herself, told Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR) on Tuesday, "I think we should eliminate the filibuster for Roe."  Manchin told Fox News, "I'm not endorsing her," stressing the importance of the legislative threshold.  "I've been very, very, very clear on how strongly I believe that when you go down that slippery path, you don't just do it for one issue," he explained.  READ THE FULL STORY AT FOX NEWS
Manchin endorses Hogan in Maryland Senate race, rebuffing former party
National, Washington Examiner

Manchin endorses Hogan in Maryland Senate race, rebuffing former party

By Ross O'Keefe | Washington Examiner Sen. Joe Manchin (I-WV) is endorsing former Republican Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan in the state’s U.S. Senate race. The move is a sign Manchin is further distancing himself from the Democratic Party after changing his party affiliation to independent. His endorsement, which was made to DC News Now, is widely considered a snub to Democratic nominee Angela Alsobrooks. “Forget about being a Democrat or Republican,” Manchin said. “Larry Hogan is just the right person with the right attitude for the job. He’s not afraid to speak against your party, and he won’t be controlled by any party or any type of ideology.” READ THE FULL STORY AT THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER