'Better wear a helmet': Dem Sen. Joe Manchin says he'll vote to confirm Gorsuch; Update: Heidi Heitkamp will join him

I wish all Republicans were as loyal to our party as Joe Manchin https://t.co/sJ9eioGvdw

— Comfortably Smug (@ComfortablySmug) March 30, 2017

Well, looks like Chuck Schumer can’t count on at least one of his Democratic colleagues to filibuster SCOTUS nominee Neil Gorsuch:

I will vote to confirm Judge Neil Gorsuch to be the ninth justice on the Supreme Court. pic.twitter.com/MpVbaqf0LB

— Senator Joe Manchin (@Sen_JoeManchin) March 30, 2017

There you have it.

Thank you! I hope more Democrats follow your honorable lead

— Michelle Smith (@Smit876Michelle) March 30, 2017

Thank you for being honorable and principled. Voting for qualifications not by who nominated him.

— Susan (@SammdSusan) March 30, 2017

Some Democrats are, shall we say, less than thrilled with Manchin’s decision:

DINO

— Alanna Coca (@AlannaCoca) March 30, 2017

Sell out. #CowardlyConvictions

— 612WillStyle (@612willstyle) March 30, 2017

I would be embarrassed to have you as a senator. History will remember your wrong desicion.

— Dizzy ?️‍?? (@captaindizzy) March 30, 2017

https://twitter.com/puppymnkey/status/847546371255279616

I will donate to anyone who primaries you.

— Alexander Chee (@alexanderchee) March 30, 2017

Don't you dare!!!!!! We will replace you!!!!

— Active8 (@Active8888888) March 30, 2017

https://twitter.com/TeeVeeBen/status/847547013637865472

Shame on you! You're just rewarding their stealing that SCOTUS seat in the first place!!

— Hipster Sasquatch, 2019 reboot (@Gr8SageEqlofHvn) March 30, 2017

Primary target #1

— edgery (@edgery) March 30, 2017

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I'll be donating to any Dem challenger to your seat. Can't wait to see you voted out of office. You're a traitor to Dems & an embarrassment.

— ?️‍? (@MsVLarsson) March 30, 2017

https://twitter.com/lookadouche/status/847547372947243009

https://twitter.com/jennaedwardsss/status/847546266527707136

Your state has a long history of KKK activity ..i understand your support

— Randy Credico (@Credico2016) March 30, 2017

Eat my asshole Joe

— making stepdad do a TikTok with me (@jonny_is_good) March 30, 2017

Geez.

A parting piece of advice for Sen. Manchin:

Better wear a helmet Joe. There will be incoming fire. https://t.co/FNc9RpREAd

— Jack (@Mr_Fastbucks) March 30, 2017

Hope he’s ready.

Editor’s note: This post has been updated with additional tweets.

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Update:

Count Democratic Sen. Heidi Heitkamp in as well:

I will vote for Judge Neil Gorsuch to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. Here's my full statement: pic.twitter.com/pDdhde7mGF

— Archive: Sen. Heidi Heitkamp (@SenatorHeitkamp) March 30, 2017