WASHINGTON (AP) — The nomination of Neera Tanden to lead the White House Office of Management and Budget has taken a big hit. Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia said Friday that he will oppose her confirmation. He says her past statements about lawmakers on social media would have a toxic effect on the working relationship between the budget office and members of Congress. His opposition threatens her chances of confirmation in the 50-50 Senate. During her confirmation hearing, Tanden apologized for spending years attacking top Republicans on social media. She is a former adviser to Hillary Clinton and served as president of the liberal-leaning Center for American Progress.
