Sen. Joe Manchin (I-WV) said Tuesday that he would not endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for president because of her call to end the filibuster in order to pass federal law creating a right to an abortion.
Manchin, who became an independent in May after 14 years as a Democratic senator, told CNN that getting rid of the filibuster, which requires 60 votes to advance most legislation, would lead to chaos in the Senate and tear the country apart.
“Shame on her,” said Manchin, who is stepping down in January. “She knows the filibuster is the Holy Grail of democracy. It’s the only thing that keeps us talking and working together. If she gets rid of that, then this would be the House on steroids.”
“That ain’t going to happen,” he added when asked if he would back Harris’ campaign. “I think that basically can destroy our country, and my country is more important to…
