[apillar]

He has all the right qualities," Manchin said. "He's well-educated and, with that, we have to just look at making sure that the rule of law and the Constitution is going to be followed and that's going to basically preempt anything else he does."

That sounds like Manchin has already decided to vote for confirmation, it would be kind of difficult to say all of that and then add...but I'm voting to reject his nomination anyway.

[Truthsearcher]

Once it becomes clear that the Rep has the 50 votes, all the Red State Democrats who are running for reelection will vote in favor, because why stick your neck out for a symbolic no that won’t stop his nomination any way which can cost you your election?