Manchin says he still sees himself as a Democrat even after thwarting Build Back Better plan
3 years ago

Manchin says he still sees himself as a Democrat even after thwarting Build Back Better plan

CNN  

Washington CNN — West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin said Monday that he still considers himself a Democrat even after he defied his party by torpedoing a key piece of President Joe Biden’s domestic agenda. Manchin on Monday strongly defended his rationale for effectively sinking the legislation in its current form, saying he’s been clear that the proposal is too unwieldy and lacks “accountability” measures to limit its benefits – and he pointedly blamed White House staff for their handling of the talks. Period.” The White House’s handling of their negotiations was “so staff-driven,” Manchin said, adding that “I understand staff is not the President. Manchin also pushed back on the idea that he hasn’t been clear on where he stood, defending himself after the White House issued a damning statement later Sunday alleging that his comments were “at odds with his discussions this week with the President, with White House staff, and with his own public utterances.” “I was at $1.5 from the beginning,” Manchin during his radio interview, referring to $1.5 trillion as an overall price tag for the package.

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After Joe Biden endorsed Kamala Harris, one politician was more desperate for attention than any other.
55 years ago

After Joe Biden endorsed Kamala Harris, one politician was more desperate for attention than any other.

Slate  

Joe Manchin is not a Democrat anymore. The longtime West Virginia senator made that clear in May, when he reregistered as an independent, a final enshrinement of his legacy as either a reliable “centrist” check on Democratic overreach from a red state or a uniquely annoying media-hungry bloodsucker eager to protect one of the more sinister dossiers of donor money …

Sen. Joe Manchin urges Biden to withdraw from the 2024 race
5 months, 2 weeks 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 …

How Manchin decided not to ditch Biden: 'Nobody wants to be the first one to knife Julius
6 months, 1 week ago

How Manchin decided not to ditch Biden: 'Nobody wants to be the first one to knife Julius

Raw Story  

Although US Senator Joe Manchin hasn't yet endorsed Joe Biden, the former moderate Democratic lawmaker has stood behind the president politically. However, following Biden's poor debate performance last week, the Independent senator notified a group of allies that "he would soon break with" the president, which would make him "the first prominent elected official allied with the party to call …

Joe Manchin leaves the Democratic Party amid speculation he’ll run for West Virginia governor
7 months, 1 week 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 …

Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia registers as independent, citing ‘partisan extremism’
7 months, 1 week 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 …

Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin, citing ‘partisan extremism,’ registers as independent
7 months, 1 week ago

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

LA Times  

Sen. Joe Manchin, who has served as a Democrat, says he has registered as an independent. Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin III 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. …

West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin announces he won’t run for president in 2024
10 months, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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 …

Joe Manchin Gives Dire Warning About A Second Trump Presidency
1 year, 1 month ago

Joe Manchin Gives Dire Warning About A Second Trump Presidency

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Sen. Joe Manchin said that “we would lose democracy as we know it” if Donald Trump returns to the White House. “The country would be in a horrible situation challenging our democracy if he got reelected,” Manchin told CNN’s Kaitlan Collins during a Wednesday interview on “The Source.” “He believes that truly, that the only fair election …

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, 2 months 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 …

Democratic West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin won’t seek reelection, giving GOP a key pickup opportunity
1 year, 2 months 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 …

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 …

Former President Donald Trump says US 'in decline'; Joe Biden has his own dire warning
2 years, 2 months ago

Former President Donald Trump says US 'in decline'; Joe Biden has his own dire warning

Firstpost  

Democrats, led by President Joe Biden and two other former presidents, are warning that abortion rights, social security and even democracy itself are at stake Latrobe: Former President Donald Trump is predicting America’s destruction if his fellow Republicans don’t deliver a massive electoral wave on Tuesday. “If you want to stop the destruction of our country and save the American …

West Virginia’s Mooney runs for Congress but aims at Manchin
2 years, 2 months ago

West Virginia’s Mooney runs for Congress but aims at Manchin

Associated Press  

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Republican U.S. Rep. Alex Mooney is a Trump-backed Christian conservative who is anti-abortion, pro-coal and thinks marriage should be “ between a man and a woman.” Democrat Barry Wendell, his opponent in next week’s election, is an openly gay Jewish man who supports abortion rights and replacing fossil fuels with clean energy. “Alex Mooney won’t …

Manchin rails against ‘revenge politics’ on permit plan
2 years, 3 months ago

Manchin rails against ‘revenge politics’ on permit plan

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Sen. Joe Manchin on Tuesday railed against what he called “revenge politics,’' as liberals in the House and Senate team up with Republicans to oppose his plan to speed permits for natural gas pipelines and other energy projects. Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso, the top Republican on the Senate energy panel, called the permitting deal a “political payoff” to …

Manchin demurs on Biden in 2024 and Dem majorities this year
2 years, 5 months ago

Manchin demurs on Biden in 2024 and Dem majorities this year

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Sen. Joe Manchin, one of the Democrats’ most conservative and contrarian members, declined on Sunday to endorse Joe Biden if the president seeks a second term in 2024 and refused to say whether he wants Democrats to retain control of Congress after the November elections. Acknowledging he has not tried to speak to Sinema since announcing the deal, …

News Analysis: Biden is stuck with a divided party
2 years, 11 months ago

News Analysis: Biden is stuck with a divided party

LA Times  

Sen. Joe Manchin III stands in a hallway just outside the Senate Chamber on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, after speaking on the floor about voting rights legislation. “I can’t imagine a scenario where you’re trying to distract the American public from a legislative failure by embarking on another one that is certain to fail.” They see Biden’s move as an …

Biden all but concedes defeat on voting, election bills
2 years, 11 months ago

Biden all but concedes defeat on voting, election bills

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — All but conceding defeat, President Joe Biden said Thursday he’s now unsure the Democrats’ major elections and voting rights legislation can pass Congress this year. I cannot support such a perilous course for this nation.” Both senators went to the White House Thursday evening for an additional hour, which the White House later described as “a candid and …

Biden all but concedes defeat on voting, election bills
2 years, 11 months ago

Biden all but concedes defeat on voting, election bills

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — All but conceding defeat, President Joe Biden said Thursday he’s now unsure the Democrats’ major elections and voting rights legislation can pass Congress this year. I cannot support such a perilous course for this nation.” Both senators went to the White House Thursday evening for an additional hour, which the White House later described as “a candid and …

Manchin still a no, Biden’s $2T bill on Dems’ back burner
3 years ago

Manchin still a no, Biden’s $2T bill on Dems’ back burner

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin said Tuesday his opposition to President Joe Biden’s roughly $2 trillion package of social and environmental initiatives remains undimmed, as party leaders said work on the stalled measure was on hold until at least later this month. She said extending the improved child tax credit was a priority, adding, “We’re going to fight for …

Democrats try to ‘build back’ after Manchin tanks $2T bill
3 years ago

Democrats try to ‘build back’ after Manchin tanks $2T bill

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Democrats are struggling to pick up the pieces after Sen. Joe Manchin effectively crushed President Joe Biden’s big domestic policy bill. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer vowed on Monday that the chamber would vote early in the new year on Biden’s “Build Back Better Act” as it now stands, so every senator “has the opportunity to make their …

Build Back Better: Biden insists he and Manchin will ‘get something done’ after setback
3 years ago

Build Back Better: Biden insists he and Manchin will ‘get something done’ after setback

CNN  

Washington CNN — President Joe Biden on Tuesday insisted that he and Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin will “get something done” on the Build Back Better Act after Manchin defied his party by torpedoing the key piece of Biden’s domestic agenda. “I still think there’s a possibility of getting Build Back Better done.” The President also told reporters he had been …

Biden doesn't need Manchin: 5 executive actions he can take right now to build back better
3 years ago

Biden doesn't need Manchin: 5 executive actions he can take right now to build back better

Salon  

Democrats are feeling utterly demoralized these days. This week, Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia finally came out and admitted he never had any real intention of being the tie-breaking Democratic vote to pass President Joe Biden's Build Back Better Plan. RELATED: Virginia election: Democrats left listless without Donald Trump This is a lesson that Biden's old boss, President Barack …

Democrats scramble to avoid electoral blowback after Manchin halts Biden agenda
3 years ago

Democrats scramble to avoid electoral blowback after Manchin halts Biden agenda

CNN  

CNN — It’s exactly the scenario Democrats had worked for months to avoid – but now find themselves confronting. With Sen. Joe Manchin effectively wielding a veto over President Joe Biden’s agenda, House Democrats are now fuming at the prospects that their vote last month to pass the Build Back Better bill will be all for naught, having made scores …

News Analysis: Did Manchin just torpedo Biden’s effort to combat climate change? Democrats vow to fight on
3 years ago

News Analysis: Did Manchin just torpedo Biden’s effort to combat climate change? Democrats vow to fight on

LA Times  

By announcing he would not vote in favor of President Biden’s social spending bill, Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin all but delivered a death blow to the $2-trillion domestic initiative. “Not investing in climate and clean energy infrastructure would be a setback for American credibility and global leadership on climate — but just as importantly, it would be a setback for …

Opinion: Why Manchin torpedoed Biden’s big bill
3 years ago

Opinion: Why Manchin torpedoed Biden’s big bill

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Charlie Dent is a former Republican congressman from Pennsylvania who served as chair of the House Ethics Committee from 2015 until 2017 and chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies from 2015 until 2018. Charlie Dent CNN Who can forget McCain’s dramatic “thumbs down” moment on the US Senate floor when …

Democrats plan to vote on the social spending bill, despite Manchin's 'no'
3 years ago

Democrats plan to vote on the social spending bill, despite Manchin's 'no'

NPR  

Democrats plan to vote on the social spending bill, despite Manchin's 'no' Enlarge this image toggle caption J. Scott Applewhite/AP J. Scott Applewhite/AP A day after Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., appeared to torpedo chances of its passage, the Senate majority leader said he still intends to bring the Biden administration's proposed $2 trillion social and climate program bill up for …

Democrats Slam Manchin For Saying He Can't Vote For Biden's Build Back Better Plan
3 years ago

Democrats Slam Manchin For Saying He Can't Vote For Biden's Build Back Better Plan

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Sen. Joe Manchin was branded a coward and supporter of monied interests by Democrats on Sunday after declaring that he will not support President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better plan, a decision that likely dooms the bill’s passage in the Senate, which is split on party lines. “He has continued to move the goalposts, he has never …

‘I cannot vote to continue’: Manchin dooms Biden’s Build Back Better plan during Fox interview
3 years ago

‘I cannot vote to continue’: Manchin dooms Biden’s Build Back Better plan during Fox interview

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 Democratic Senator Joe Manchin announced on Sunday that he would …

Joe Manchin says he won't support President Biden's Build Back Better plan
3 years ago

Joe Manchin says he won't support President Biden's Build Back Better plan

NPR  

Joe Manchin says he won't support President Biden's Build Back Better plan Enlarge this image toggle caption J. Scott Applewhite/AP J. Scott Applewhite/AP West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin doomed President Biden's roughly $2 trillion social spending and climate legislation known as Build Back Better on Sunday, telling Fox News in an interview that he cannot support it. Sponsor Message White …

Did Joe Manchin just sink Biden’s plan? (Opinion)
3 years ago

Did Joe Manchin just sink Biden’s plan? (Opinion)

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Paul Begala, a Democratic strategist and CNN political commentator, was a political consultant for Bill Clinton’s presidential campaign in 1992 and served as a counselor to Clinton in the White House. CNN — With his announcement on “Fox News Sunday” that he will not vote for President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better plan, Sen. Joe Manchin has handed …

Joe Manchin may have just killed Biden's Build Back Better plan
3 years ago

Joe Manchin may have just killed Biden's Build Back Better plan

NPR  

Joe Manchin may have just killed Biden's Build Back Better plan Democratic West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin went on Fox News this morning and delivered what sounded like a fatal blow to Joe Biden's Build Back Better agenda. SACHA PFEIFFER, HOST: Democratic West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin went on Fox News this morning and delivered what sounded like a fatal …

Manchin says he cannot support Biden’s social spending plan, imperiling ambitious agenda
3 years ago

Manchin says he cannot support Biden’s social spending plan, imperiling ambitious agenda

LA Times  

Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin III appeared to pull the plug on the centerpiece of President Biden’s domestic agenda, saying Sunday that he cannot support the House-passed version of his party’s massive social spending package, prompting a sharp rejoinder from the White House and sending delicate negotiations into a spiral of bitter accusations. After talks last week between Biden and Manchin …

Power of one: Manchin is singularly halting Biden’s agenda
3 years ago

Power of one: Manchin is singularly halting Biden’s agenda

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Sen. Joe Manchin settled in at President Joe Biden’s family home in Delaware on a Sunday morning in the fall as the Democrats worked furiously to gain his support on their far-reaching domestic package. Biden said in a statement Thursday night that he still believed “we will bridge our differences and advance the Build Back Better plan, even …

Power of one: Manchin is singularly halting Biden’s agenda
3 years ago

Power of one: Manchin is singularly halting Biden’s agenda

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Sen. Joe Manchin settled in at President Joe Biden’s family home in Delaware on a Sunday morning in the fall as the Democrats worked furiously to gain his support on their far-reaching domestic package. Biden said in a statement Thursday night that he still believed “we will bridge our differences and advance the Build Back Better plan, even …

Opinion: Biden must show Manchin and Sinema he can play hardball
3 years ago

Opinion: Biden must show Manchin and Sinema he can play hardball

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Lincoln Mitchell teaches in the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University. A major reason why Biden has not been able to consistently garner legislative support for the Build Back Better bill in the Senate – particularly from Democratic Sens. We were reminded of this earlier this week when a call between Manchin and the President …

Joe Manchin cites “fake” GOP numbers to demand last-minute cuts to Biden's Build Back Better
3 years ago

Joe Manchin cites “fake” GOP numbers to demand last-minute cuts to Biden's Build Back Better

Salon  

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., is pushing for more cuts to the Democrats' Build Back Better package as Senate Majority Chuck Schumer races to pass the bill before Christmas. But Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., in an apparent bid to sway Manchin's vote, requested a CBO analysis of how much it would cost to make all the programs in the bill permanent …

Will the US Senate support Biden’s Build Back Better plan?
3 years, 1 month ago

Will the US Senate support Biden’s Build Back Better plan?

Al Jazeera  

Republicans are not expected to vote for Biden’s signature legislation; to pass it will need full support from the Democrats. “We will act as quickly as possible to get this bill to President Biden’s desk and deliver help for middle-class families,” the Senate leader said. The bill passed the House by a vote of 220-213 after the Congressional Budget Office …

Manchin wavers on Biden's plan, Democrats vow to push ahead
3 years, 2 months ago

Manchin wavers on Biden's plan, Democrats vow to push ahead

The Independent  

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Cori Bush pushes back on Joe Manchin's demands: "I do not trust his assessment"
3 years, 2 months ago

Cori Bush pushes back on Joe Manchin's demands: "I do not trust his assessment"

Salon  

This article originally appeared at Common Dreams. Congresswoman Cori Bush of Missouri blasted Sen. Joe Manchin on Monday for once again threatening to tank the Build Back Better Act, a safety net and climate proposal that the West Virginia lawmaker and other corporate Democrats have already watered down by removing key provisions and slashing funding for the remaining programs. "Joe …

Manchin rebuffs progressives, wavers on Biden's big package
3 years, 2 months ago

Manchin rebuffs progressives, wavers on Biden's big package

The Independent  

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Analysis: Biden faces liberal angst after under-delivering
3 years, 2 months ago

Analysis: Biden faces liberal angst after under-delivering

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Joe Biden set out to be a president who under-promised and over-delivered. “I know it’s hard,” Biden said Thursday, even as he sought to claim a victory for having crafted the “framework” of a social spending plan that he believes — or hopes — can pass Congress. Later, Sen. Bernie Sanders, the Vermont independent who caucuses with Democrats, …

Analysis: Biden faces liberal angst after under-delivering
3 years, 2 months ago

Analysis: Biden faces liberal angst after under-delivering

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. “I know it’s hard,” Biden said Thursday, even as he sought to claim a …

Biden, Schumer, Manchin huddle, but still no budget deal
3 years, 2 months ago

Biden, Schumer, Manchin huddle, but still no budget deal

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Pivotal Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin appears to be on board with White House proposals for new taxes on billionaires and certain corporations to help pay for President Joe Biden’s scaled-back social services and climate change package. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said that even at “half” the original $3.5 trillion proposed, Biden’s signature domestic initiative would be larger than …

Manchin says he offered to change political parties if he was a 'problem' for Dems
3 years, 2 months ago

Manchin says he offered to change political parties if he was a 'problem' for Dems

NPR  

Manchin says he offered to change political parties if he was a 'problem' for Dems Enlarge this image toggle caption Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., said he had previously offered to change his political party affiliation to independent if he were an "embarrassment" to his Democratic colleagues. He added that "no one accepted" his offer …

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