[Hostage]

Is he one of the red state dems that needs to tread lightly on this subject?

[beergarden]

Yes, he’s one of the red-state Dems that “need” to vote for K or he’s toast...

[gibsonguy]

“Is he one of the red state dems that needs to tread lightly on this subject?”

Oh yes, he is from WV which Trump won by double digits. He is on very shaky ground. IMHO if he votes against Kavanuagh he is toast.

[VOR78]

Definitely. Manchin is up for re-election this fall in West Virginia, which had the highest margin of victory for Trump of any state (40%+). I don’t think there’s any way he can vote against confirming Kavanaugh and retain his seat.

[Roccus]

Is he one of the red state dems that needs to tread lightly on this subject?

You dambetcha!

But for those wanting him to change parties, be careful what you wish for. He's another Bill Clinton.

Better he should just lose to Patrick Morrissey in November.