Manchin Backs GOP for Senate Control, Citing Filibuster Support

EXCLUSIVE — Former Sen. Joe Manchin, the Democrat-turned-independent from West Virginia, wants to see Republicans retain control of the Senate in November “for the simple reason that they have committed to protecting the filibuster.” In a Saturday phone interview with the Washington Examiner, Manchin said that Republicans were “holding the line” despite the withering pressure they’ve received from President Donald Trump and the conservative grassroots to do away with the 60-vote threshold that forces bipartisan cooperation in the Senate. Louisiana Senate GOP primary race remains tight as Cassidy exploits MAGA divide Crypto PACs still targeting Sherrod Brown even after he softened criticism Schumer’s handpicked Senate recruits trail primary challengers in early fundraising Manchin, a lifelong Democrat until he left the party in 2024, stressed that his comments were not about supporting GOP politics, and he offered a qualifier to his statement: If Democrats would commit to preserving the filibuster, he would reconsider. Neither Left nor Right: A Newsletter for Libertarians. Causes of a Lupus Flare: Symptoms, Triggers, and Treatments Why Lupus (SLE) Affects Women More Than Men Dementia and Memory Loss Have Been Linked to a Common Habit. Do You Do It? Cardiologists: 2 Common Veggies Will Kill Belly Fat Quickly (Try It) Put Some Bananas in The Garden - It's Genius Surgeon Reveals: This Simple Trick Will End Joint Pain & Arthritis! (Try It) Sleep Apnea Pillow Goes Viral: 1000s Say They Finally Sleep Deeply Upgrade Your Easter With The Most Realistic Dog Toy