NEW: Sen. Manchin says he will not vote for President Biden's Build Back Better Act.
"I have tried everything I know to do and the president has worked diligently. He's been wonderful to work with. He knows I've had concerns and the problems I've had," he added.
Manchin, a linchpin of the 50-50 Senate, lashed out at reporters last week when pressed on his concerns with the legislation, such as the inclusion ofDemocrats have shaped much of the current version of the bill around the demands of Manchin, who represents a ruby-red state that Biden lost by 39 points last year. If he bolts, the package collapses.
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