After Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) voiced his support for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, protesters drowned him out.
The Democrat revealed he'd say "aye" in Saturday's big Senate vote immediately after Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) affirmed she'd do the same in a lengthy speech Friday. Manchin tossed out a quick statement explaining his decision to back the nominee accused of sexual misconduct, and didn't seem to have much more to say when talking with reporters afterwards. Well, not that he could be heard over protesters delivering a Game of Thrones-style "shame" session.
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