Biden Says He Won’t Pull Tanden Nomination As Key Dem Refuses Support Over ‘Partisan’ Concerns

President Joe Biden vowed Friday evening to push forward with his nomination of Neera Tanden to lead the Office of Management and Budget, even after Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) sunk the chances of her nomination succeeding on a strictly party-line vote.

Biden, speaking to reporters outside of Air Force One on Friday, said he would not pull Tanden’s nomination to head the OMB, according to Bloomberg News reporter Jennifer Epstein. “I think we’re going to find the votes to get her confirmed,” added Biden.