Klain on Manchin’s objection to Neera Tanden: he’s ‘not answering us at the White House’

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Manchin, along with a number of centrist Republicans, have spoken out against Tanden’s nomination in past tweets offering strong criticism of senators on both sides of the aisle, saying confirmation that she would decrease President BidenJoe BidenHoyer: House to vote on COVID-19 relief bill Friday Pence huddles with senior members of the Republican Study Committee Powell pushes back GOP PLUS inflation fearscalls for bipartisanship and courtesy.

“He is a senator who believes that we must have more civility, more cooperation between the parties, it is his objection to Neera Tanden. Obviously I don’t agree with him, I think Neera would actually add to this dialogue in Washington, I actually think she would do a good job. Despite the tweets, her story of her work shows it, ”Klain said on MSNBC.

“But look, Senator Manchin, he’s not responding to us at the White House. He responds to the people of West Virginia. He thinks it’s the right vote for him, ”he added. “I respect Joe Manchin’s right to cast these votes. He is an independent-minded senator, that is what he will do. We in the White House are going to make our case to him, and to all the other Democrats and Republicans in the Senate, on these key votes.

“He is a senator who believes that we must have more civility, more cooperation between the parties – this is his objection to Neera Tanden. I obviously do not agree with him,” said the head of WH staff Klain on Senator Manchin’s opposition to Neera Tanden for OMB Leader. pic.twitter.com/a6w0az8KxR

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The lukewarm praise for Manchin comes after the West Virginia Democrat, who has long cultivated a reputation for being independent, said he would oppose Tanden’s nomination. A number of other Republican swing votes soon followed.

Although the White House disagrees with Manchin on her vote on Tanden, Klain noted that she still had to maintain a positive relationship with the senator to help advance her other priorities, including a relief program against the $ 1.9 trillion coronavirus which includes an increase in the minimum wage to $ 15 per year. hour at which Manchin opposes.

“We obviously disagree, but we were fortunate to have her support on other nominations obviously, obviously we are working hard to get her support for the US bailout,” Klain said.

In a 50-50 Senate, Tanden now needs at least one Republican to vote to confirm her, a demand increasingly difficult as centrist Republicans say she has lost support.

In some of the past tweets that have drawn scolding, Tanden has compared the Senate Minority Leader to Mitch mcconnellAddison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnell McConnell Backs Garland for Attorney General Trump to Attend RNC Private Donors Retreat The Patriot Party Already Exists – It’s Democrats MORE (R-Ky.) To Voldemort. In another, she said vampires have more heart than Sen. Ted cruzRafael (Ted) Edward Cruz Overnight Defense: Law Enforcement Officials Accuse Pentagon of “Reluctance” to Deploy National Guard at First Hearing on Attack on Capitol Hill | Watchdog report reveals Pentagon failed to fully assess border deployment requests | Biden Ambassador to the UN Confirmed Major Cops Blame Attack on Capitol Hill Sanders Votes USDA Candidate Biden Vilsack MORE (R-Texas). She called Sen. Susan collinsSusan Margaret CollinsMicrosoft and FireEye Push For Breach Reporting Rules After SolarWinds Hacked On The Money: Schumer Urges Democrats To Stick Together On .9T Bill | Collins excludes GOP support for Biden relief plan | Powell fights inflation fears Schumer urges Democrats to stay united on .9T PLUS bill (R-Maine) “the worst” and refers to then-Sen. Jeff FlakeThe path to Jeffrey (Jeff) Lane’s confirmation FlakeTanden looks increasingly untenable On The Money: What’s next for Neera Tanden’s appointment, Manchin, to oppose Biden’s choice of Neera Tanden MORE (R-Ariz.) As “criminally ignorant”.

Tanden recently apologized for the tweets.

The White House has so far remained loyal to Tanden, dismissing speculation on Wednesday that it was considering backup options should her appointment fail.

“Well, there is a candidate to head the budget department; her name is Neera Tanden, and that’s why we keep fighting ”, White House press secretary Jen psakiJen PsakiHillicon Valley: Businesses Call to Action at SolarWinds Hearing | Facebook lifts press ban in Australia | Biden To Take Action Against Russia In Overnight Health Care “Weeks”: COVID-19 Vaccine Makers Promise Massive Supply Increase | Biden Health candidate faces his first test in the Senate | White House defends reopening of facility for migrant children Ocasio-Cortez criticizes opening of facility for migrant children under Biden MORE said Wednesday.