Manchin Opposes Julie Su’s Nomination for Labor Secretary (2)

Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) said he will oppose Julie Su’s bid to be labor secretary, narrowing her path to confirmation.

“I believe the person leading the U.S. Department of Labor should have the experience to collaboratively lead both labor and industry to forge compromises acceptable to both parties,” Manchin said in a statement Thursday.

“While her credentials and qualifications are impressive, I have genuine concerns that Julie Su’s more progressive background prevents her from doing this and for that reason I cannot support her nomination to serve as Secretary of Labor,” he said.

The moderate Democrat’s decision on Su ends ...