Manchin signals willingness to approve Dem Nominees

Manchin has signaled that he will now vote with dems to get rest of Biden nominees thru.

Scoop: Manchin signals willingness to back Biden's final push on judges

en. Joe Manchin (I-W.V.) suggested Thursday that he is open to voting for Democratic judicial nominees, even if they can't secure any Republican support.

Why it matters: Manchin pledged in the past he would only vote for nominees who could get at least one GOP vote. His reversal could be key to Democrats reaching a key milestone on federal judges.

• Manchin told Axios that "we're in different times right now" when asked about his previous pledge, adding that "my Republican friends are under the microscope."
• • Senate Democrats confirmed three federal judges this week, bringing their total under the Biden administration to 215. They also advanced on Thursday two nominees to be considered on the floor. They are chasing the Trump record of 234 confirmations.
  • Manchin said he would evaluate judges on a case by case basis, but that it was still important to work in a bipartisan manner.
  • "I'm looking if there is an attempt to try to get a Republican" on each nomination, Manchin said.