Contrary to Manchin’s Claims, the Filibuster is McConnell’s Tool to Deepen Partisanship Nancy LeTourneau 4 years ago Committee Ranking Member Sen. Joe Manchin, D-WVa., speaks during a hearing to examine the nomination of former Gov. Jennifer Granholm, D-Mich., as she testifies before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee during a hearing to examine her nomination to be Secretary of Energy, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021 on Capitol Hill in Washington. (Jim Watson/Pool via AP) Prime content is available to paid members, please upgrade Already a member? Log in here 5 2 votes Article Rating