Manchin says he'll back Jackson for Supreme Court, likely assuring her confirmation
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Sen. Joe Manchin has announced that he plans to vote for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to serve on the Supreme Court, likely assuring the confirmation of President Biden's nominee.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin announced Friday that he plans to vote for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to serve on the Supreme Court, likely assuring the confirmation of
Sen. Joe Manchin has announced that he plans to vote for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to serve on the Supreme Court, likely assuring the confirmation of President Biden's nominee.
Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., announced Friday he plans to vote to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, praising her “exemplary” record and career and labeling her “supremely qualified” to be a justice.
Sen. Joe Manchin announced Friday that he plans to vote for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to serve on the Supreme Court, likely clearing the path for President Joe Biden's historic nominee to be confirmed.
By Clare Foran, CNN West Virginia Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin announced on Friday that he plans to vote for President Joe Biden’s Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson, a move that all but guarantees she will be confirmed.
Jackson could also win the votes of a couple of Republicans, including Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, who voted to confirm her to an appeals court post just last year.
The West Virginia lawmaker said that his decision came after meeting with Jackson, considering her record and watching her testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) said Friday that he intends to vote for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, all but ensuring her confirmation to the Supreme Court. "After meeting with her, considering her record…
Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin has announced his intention to support the nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, pushing her one step closer to confirmation.
Manchin said that Jackson's "wide array of experiences" in the judicial system provide her with a unique perspective she will bring to the court. His support essentially secures her spot on the court.
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) said on Friday that he will vote for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's Supreme Court nomination, making it ever more likely she'll be confirmed to the court.
On Friday, Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.V.) announced that he intends to vote to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. “After meeting with Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, considering her record, and clo...
