Sen. Manchin does not plan to support President Biden’s nominee for labor secretary and has solicited a list of alternate candidates, according to two sources with knowledge of the matter.
WASHINGTON — Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin does not plan to support President Joe Biden’s nominee for labor secretary and has solicited a list of alternate candidates, according to two sources with knowledge of the matter.could prove fatal if another senator who caucuses with Democrats also opposes her.
Su currently serves as the acting labor secretary and was nominated by Biden to succeed Marty Walsh, who stepped down this year to lead the National Hockey League Players Association. In 2021, she was confirmed by a three-vote margin for deputy labor secretary in the face of unanimous Republican opposition.
Manchin met with Su for nearly 45 minutes on May 3, telling reporters afterward that it was “very good” and “respectful,” but that he hadn’t yet decided how he planned to vote on her nomination. Asked if he had a timeline for when he’ll make up his mind, Manchin replied no. It’s unclear at this point if Manchin will announce his intention not to support Su. A source with knowledge of the matter told NBC News that Manchin had not yet declared his position because he was waiting for Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., to return to work after suffering from health issues. Feinstein is expected to back Su.
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