West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin announces decision not to seek reelection in 2024, Making way for Republican gains
1 year, 1 month ago

West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin announces decision not to seek reelection in 2024, Making way for Republican gains

Hindustan Times  

On Thursday, West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin announced his decision not to seek reelection to the Senate in 2024, a move widely seen as likely to result in Republicans gaining a seat in the deeply conservative state of West Virginia. Sen. Joe Manchin announced he won't seek reelection in 2024, giving Republicans a prime opportunity to pick up a seat in the heavily GOP state. Governor Justice expressed his respect for Manchin, despite policy differences, stating, “Senator Joe Manchin and I have not always agreed on policy and politics, but we’re both lifelong West Virginians who love this state beyond belief, and I respect and thank him for his many years of public service.” Democrats had viewed Manchin as their best chance of winning in the traditionally Republican state, and his departure almost certainly puts the Senate seat into GOP hands. With West Virginia appearing favorable for Republicans, attention is shifting to other key Senate races in states like Montana and Ohio, where strong Democratic incumbents, Sens.

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Republicans take Senate, House too close to call
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Republicans take Senate, House too close to call

Hindustan Times  

Washington: Defeating Democrats in key states, Republicans have taken control of the US Senate. Control over the Senate also allows Trump to nominate new justices to the Supreme Court, a high possibility if he nudges some of the older conservative judges to resign, to make way for younger judges in order to ensure that conservatives control the judiciary for a …

US Election Results 2024: Republicans regain Senate control — who will succeed Chuck Schumer as leader?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

US Election Results 2024: Republicans regain Senate control — who will succeed Chuck Schumer as leader?

Live Mint  

After a four-year gap, Republicans have regained control of the US Senate, setting the stage for a significant leadership shakeup as Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer prepares for a likely transition to minority leader. The GOP's strong showing in key Senate races has shifted the balance of power and raised pressing questions about who will step into the Senate majority leader …

Republican Jim Justice flips US Senate seat from West Virginia after Manchin retirement
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Republican Jim Justice flips US Senate seat from West Virginia after Manchin retirement

The Independent  

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Jim Justice Wins West Virginia Senate Race To Replace Joe Manchin
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Jim Justice Wins West Virginia Senate Race To Replace Joe Manchin

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Republican Gov. Jim Justice is projected to win the West Virginia Senate race, defeating former Wheeling Mayor Glenn Elliott and accomplishing a long-sought GOP goal in the Appalachian state: total control of its federal offices. and Senate candidate Jim Justice and his English bulldog, Babydog, are seen on the second day of the Republican National Convention on …

Sen. Joe Manchin urges Biden to withdraw from the 2024 race
5 months ago

Sen. Joe Manchin urges Biden to withdraw from the 2024 race

LA Times  

“I’m concerned about the president’s health and well-being. Sen. Joe Manchin III, a Democrat turned independent, urged President Biden on Sunday to drop his reelection bid and focus on the remaining months of his presidency. “I came to the decision with a heavy heart that I think it’s time to pass the torch to a new generation,” the West Virginia …

Joe Manchin isn’t a candidate 5 months before the election. But he still has time to change his mind
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Joe Manchin isn’t a candidate 5 months before the election. But he still has time to change his mind

Associated Press  

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Every election cycle, it seems, Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia tries to find the best fit for himself, dragging both sides of the political aisle — and an entire home-state electorate — along for a wobbly ride. But in February, Manchin announced he would not run for president, saying he didn’t want to be a “spoiler.” …

Joe Manchin leaves the Democratic Party amid speculation he’ll run for West Virginia governor
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Joe Manchin leaves the Democratic Party amid speculation he’ll run for West Virginia governor

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Senator Joe Manchin announced on Friday that he had left …

Sen. Joe Manchin Leaves Democratic Party, Registers As Independent
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Sen. Joe Manchin Leaves Democratic Party, Registers As Independent

Huff Post  

Sen. Joe Manchin questions Education Secretary Miguel Cardona during a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, April 30, 2024. via Associated Press WASHINGTON — Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia announced Friday he has registered as an independent, raising questions about his future political …

Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia registers as independent, citing ‘partisan extremism’
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia registers as independent, citing ‘partisan extremism’

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia announced Friday he has switched his registration to independent, raising questions about his political plans since the move could help his chances should he seek elected office again in a state that has turned heavily Republican. “To stay true to myself and remain committed to put country before party, I have …

Senate primaries set up a marquee race in Maryland and a likely Republican flip in West Virginia
7 months, 1 week ago

Senate primaries set up a marquee race in Maryland and a likely Republican flip in West Virginia

Associated Press  

— Republican voters advanced strong Senate contenders in Maryland and West Virginia on Tuesday, giving the GOP a big boost in its push to claim control of Congress’ upper chamber. On the social media site X, Hogan congratulated Alsobrooks and said, “Voters have a clear and stark choice: more of the dysfunctional partisan status quo or real independent and bipartisan …

In race for his Senate seat, Joe Manchin endorses West Virginia Democratic Mayor Glenn Elliott
8 months ago

In race for his Senate seat, Joe Manchin endorses West Virginia Democratic Mayor Glenn Elliott

Associated Press  

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Outgoing U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin endorsed the mayor of Wheeling on Monday in the Democratic primary race for his seat representing deep-red West Virginia, where Manchin is the only Democrat holding statewide office. In a video released by Democrat Glenn Elliott’s campaign, Manchin described Elliott as a man with the “determination, the vigor and vitality” to do …

West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin announces he won’t run for president in 2024
10 months, 1 week ago

West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin announces he won’t run for president in 2024

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin announced on Friday that he is not running for president, saying he didn’t want to be a “spoiler.” “I will not be seeking a third-party run,” he said in a speech at West Virginia University. He said in the speech that he thought a third-party bid might be viable at some point …

Joe Manchin will not run for president as a third-party candidate
10 months, 1 week ago

Joe Manchin will not run for president as a third-party candidate

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Senator Joe Manchin, the conservative Democrat from West Virginia, will …

After months of speculation, Sen. Joe Manchin will not run for president in 2024
10 months, 1 week ago

After months of speculation, Sen. Joe Manchin will not run for president in 2024

NPR  

After months of speculation, Sen. Joe Manchin will not run for president in 2024 Enlarge this image toggle caption Alex Wong/Getty Images Alex Wong/Getty Images West Virginia Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin announced Friday that he will not run for president in the 2024 election. I will not be involved in a presidential run," Manchin said at an event with his …

Man fleeing police caused crash that injured Gayle Manchin, authorities say
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Man fleeing police caused crash that injured Gayle Manchin, authorities say

Associated Press  

HOMEWOOD, Ala. — A man fleeing police caused the Alabama car crash that injured Gayle Manchin, head of an economic development partnership of the federal government and 13 state governments and the wife of U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, along with a colleague of hers, authorities said Wednesday. Gayle Manchin, 76, was injured in the Monday wreck as she and a …

US Sen. Joe Manchin’s wife Gayle, who leads economic development group, hospitalized after car crash
10 months, 3 weeks ago

US Sen. Joe Manchin’s wife Gayle, who leads economic development group, hospitalized after car crash

Associated Press  

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Gayle Manchin, U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin’s wife, who leads an economic development partnership of the federal government and 13 state governments, and a colleague of hers have both been hospitalized following a car crash in Alabama. “On Monday, my wife Gayle and her colleague Guy Land were involved in a car accident on the way from the …

Manchin says he won’t be a 2024 spoiler as he frets Trump could destroy American democracy
1 year ago

Manchin says he won’t be a 2024 spoiler as he frets Trump could destroy American democracy

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin on Sunday took a hardline …

Sen. Joe Manchin says Donald Trump would destroy US democracy if he wins a second term as president
1 year, 1 month ago

Sen. Joe Manchin says Donald Trump would destroy US democracy if he wins a second term as president

Associated Press  

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin, days removed from announcing he won’t seek reelection, said Wednesday that if the nation’s voters give former President Donald Trump another term in the White House, “he will destroy democracy in America.” Manchin, whose home state voters overwhelmingly backed Trump in the …

A Perpetual Thorn In Their Sides, Dems Will Miss Joe Manchin For This One Virtue
1 year, 1 month ago

A Perpetual Thorn In Their Sides, Dems Will Miss Joe Manchin For This One Virtue

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING This article is part of HuffPost’s biweekly politics newsletter. Manchin was West Virginia’s governor at that time, and Democrats had spent much of the previous two years trying to pass a bill that would limit carbon emissions through what’s known as a “cap and trade” system. Even if it was a relatively moderate member of the party …

Manchin Decision Sparks New Speculation About A Presidential Bid
1 year, 1 month ago

Manchin Decision Sparks New Speculation About A Presidential Bid

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Some Democratic officials are also concerned that Manchin’s announcement frees him to pursue a third-party presidential bid that could ultimately undermine President Joe Biden’s reelection. Tom Williams via Getty Images The new draft effort was specifically created, the person said, to enable Manchin and Romney to seek the presidential nomination at No Labels’ national convention next March …

Manchin decision hurts Democrats’ Senate hopes and sparks new speculation about a presidential bid
1 year, 1 month ago

Manchin decision hurts Democrats’ Senate hopes and sparks new speculation about a presidential bid

Associated Press  

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. NEW YORK — Joe Manchin’s decision not to seek reelection virtually ensures that the Democratic Party will lose his Senate seat next year in deep-red West Virginia, making the party’s steep path to retaining its razor-thin Senate majority even more difficult. The new draft effort was specifically created, the person …

Joe Manchin’s reign is over – with a middle finger to his own party
1 year, 1 month ago

Joe Manchin’s reign is over – with a middle finger to his own party

The Independent  

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Democratic West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin won’t seek reelection, giving GOP a key pickup opportunity
1 year, 1 month ago

Democratic West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin won’t seek reelection, giving GOP a key pickup opportunity

Associated Press  

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia announced Thursday that he won’t seek reelection in 2024, giving Republicans a prime opportunity to pick up a seat in the heavily GOP state. “I have made one of the toughest decisions of my life and decided that I will …

Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia says he won’t seek reelection in 2024
1 year, 1 month ago

Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia says he won’t seek reelection in 2024

LA Times  

Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin III of West Virginia announced Thursday that he won’t seek reelection in 2024, giving Republicans a prime opportunity to pick up a seat in the heavily GOP state. Republicans began clamoring for the Senate seat even before Manchin’s announcement, with GOP Rep. Alex Mooney jumping into the race less than two weeks after winning his fifth …

Sen. Joe Manchin considers independent 2024 run, warns party system could be nation’s ‘downfall’
1 year, 2 months ago

Sen. Joe Manchin considers independent 2024 run, warns party system could be nation’s ‘downfall’

Associated Press  

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. “Don’t worry about the ‘D’ or the ‘R’, worry about the person — who is that person?” said Manchin, who was a Democratic secretary of state and governor of West Virginia. “There can be a good D and a bad D and a good R and a bad R, but …

Joe Manchin Walks Tightrope On Democrats' Big Climate Law
1 year, 4 months ago

Joe Manchin Walks Tightrope On Democrats' Big Climate Law

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The Inflation Reduction Act wouldn’t be law without Joe Manchin. The Democratic senator from West Virginia shocked everyone in Washington last year when he, in a reversal, announced his support for the historic climate and health legislation, giving President Joe Biden a huge legislative victory that has unleashed a “manufacturing renaissance” and created thousands of jobs across …

West Virginia Gov. Justice running for Manchin’s Senate seat
1 year, 7 months ago

West Virginia Gov. Justice running for Manchin’s Senate seat

Associated Press  

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. Jim Justice announced Thursday that he is running for Democrat Joe Manchin’s U.S. Senate seat in 2024, setting up what could be a hard-fought campaign between two of the state’s most prominent politicians. Manchin, who endorsed Justice in his first gubernatorial bid before Justice switched parties six years ago and …

WVa GOP governor to reveal plans amid Senate run speculation
1 year, 7 months ago

WVa GOP governor to reveal plans amid Senate run speculation

Associated Press  

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. Jim Justice is set to reveal his 2024 election plans, ending months of speculation about whether he’ll seek the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Democrat Joe Manchin. If Manchin seeks reelection, Justice’s announcement means Manchin is likely in for his toughest test in his three decades in West Virginia …

West Virginia AG Patrick Morrisey announces bid for governor
1 year, 8 months ago

West Virginia AG Patrick Morrisey announces bid for governor

Associated Press  

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Three-term West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on Tuesday announced his candidacy for governor next year, joining a crowded field that already includes seven other Republicans. Other Republicans have filed precandidacy papers with the secretary of state’s office in the governor’s race, including state Delegate Moore Capito, the grandson of the late three-term Gov. “West Virginia needs …

Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia to seek reelection
1 year, 11 months ago

Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia to seek reelection

Associated Press  

RICHMOND, Va. — U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, the 2016 Democratic vice presidential nominee and a fixture in Virginia politics for decades, said Friday that he would seek reelection next year, easing his party’s worries about holding on to a seat in a state now led by a Republican governor. Ahead of 2024, Kaine said he’s preparing for a tough race …

West Virginia’s GOP Rep. Mooney announces 2024 Senate run
2 years, 1 month ago

West Virginia’s GOP Rep. Mooney announces 2024 Senate run

Associated Press  

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia U.S. Rep. Alex Mooney didn’t wait long to announce a run for Senate in 2024. In an interview with the AP before the general election, Mooney said the Democratic Party in West Virginia is “nearly obliterated,” calling Manchin “out-of-touch.” “I don’t know how arrogant you have to be to think that as a Democrat U.S. …

Sen. Manchin isolating after positive COVID test
2 years, 4 months ago

Sen. Manchin isolating after positive COVID test

Associated Press  

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Sen. Joe Manchin has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms, the West Virginia lawmaker tweeted Monday. With 82-year-old Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., also missing votes recently after two hip surgeries, Manchin’s illness underscores the fragility of Democrats’ control of the Senate. But with a summer recess scheduled to begin soon and the weeks until …

Sanders says he may back Manchin, Sinema primary challengers
2 years, 11 months ago

Sanders says he may back Manchin, Sinema primary challengers

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Sen. Bernie Sanders suggested Tuesday that he’d support primary challengers against Democratic colleagues Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema, further intensifying a political battle pitting members of President Joe Biden’s party against one another. Sanders told reporters that he thinks “there is a very good chance” that Manchin, a West Virginia Democrat, and Sinema, a Democrat from Arizona, could …

Why Joe Manchin’s answer on party switching may raise some eyebrows
3 years ago

Why Joe Manchin’s answer on party switching may raise some eyebrows

CNN  

CNN — West Virginia Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin sounds very much like a man without a country these days. Asked about the possibility of a party switch this week, Manchin responded this way: “I’m caught between the two, but the bottom line is you have to be caucusing somewhere. Now, Manchin has beaten back rumors of a potential party switch …

Column: Sen. Joe Manchin drives Democrats crazy. Here’s why they need more senators like him
3 years, 10 months ago

Column: Sen. Joe Manchin drives Democrats crazy. Here’s why they need more senators like him

LA Times  

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., speaks during a news conference with a bipartisan group of lawmakers to unveil a proposal for a COVID-19 relief bill. Sen. Joe Manchin, the self-styled conservative Democrat from West Virginia, is driving progressives crazy — and he doesn’t seem to mind. He hasn’t decided whether to support Biden’s choice for Interior secretary, Deb Haaland, because she …

Joe Manchin, centrist Democrat, says he won’t back expanding Supreme Court
4 years, 1 month ago

Joe Manchin, centrist Democrat, says he won’t back expanding Supreme Court

CNN  

Washington CNN — Sen. Joe Manchin, a centrist Democrat from West Virginia, made it clear Tuesday he does not support expanding the Supreme Court, dampening Democrats’ hopes of countering the court’s conservative tilt even if they capture both US Senate seats in January’s Georgia runoff races. Manchin also told “New Day” that he would not vote to eliminate the Senate’s …

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