Manchin explained in a statement that he believes the candidate – Neera Tanden – will not be a unifying force for the U.S. political sphere. "I have carefully reviewed Neera Tanden’s public statements and tweets that were personally directed towards my colleagues on both sides of the aisle, from Senator Sanders to Senator McConnell and others," Manchin said. Tanden also wrote in a separate post that "vampires have more heart than Ted Cruz." Tanden apologized for her Twitter past during a hearing before lawmakers, saying she regretted her language, as reported by Politico. The White House issued a statement on Friday night that reiterated its continued support of Tanden.

Source: Fox News February 19, 2021 22:52 UTC