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 decided to register as an independent with no party affiliation and continue to fight for America’s sensible majority.” Manchin will continue to caucus with Democrats and keep his chairmanship, according to a person familiar with his thinking who was granted anonymity to share his plans. West Virginia Democratic Party officials said Friday Manchin did not give them a heads up he was switching to independent. Manchin had also flirted with the possibility of running for president as a third-party candidate, but decided against that in February, saying he didn’t want to be a “spoiler.” Manchin, the last in a line of powerful Senate Democrats from West Virginia who promoted coal interests at the national level, has increasingly lamented the two-party system in the past year.

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After Joe Biden endorsed Kamala Harris, one politician was more desperate for attention than any other.
54 years, 11 months 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 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
5 months, 3 weeks 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 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, citing ‘partisan extremism,’ registers as independent
6 months, 3 weeks 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. …

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 …

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 …

Sen. Manchin is the last in a line of formidable West Virginia Democrats who promoted coal interests
1 year, 1 month ago

Sen. Manchin is the last in a line of formidable West Virginia Democrats who promoted coal interests

Associated Press  

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. In West Virginia, the national party’s aggressive move toward clean energy often left Manchin and other Democrats vulnerable to Republican attacks, including when Trump campaigned in 2016 on a promise to end what he described as Obama’s “war on coal” and to save miners’ jobs. Retired West Virginia Wesleyan political …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Democratic Senator Joe Manchin says he’s been thinking seriously about becoming an independent
1 year, 4 months ago

Democratic Senator Joe Manchin says he’s been thinking seriously about becoming an independent

Associated Press  

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. CHARLESTON, W.Va. — U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin said that he has been thinking “seriously” about leaving the Democratic Party and becoming an independent. “I want to make sure my voice is truly an independent voice, when I’m speaking I’m speaking about the good the Republicans do and the good the …

‘I’m going to win,' Senator Joe Manchin defends third-party campaign at no labels forum, vows to win
1 year, 5 months ago

‘I’m going to win,' Senator Joe Manchin defends third-party campaign at no labels forum, vows to win

Hindustan Times  

West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin defended his exploration of a third-party presidential campaign during a No Labels forum at St. Anselm College in New Hampshire. And if I get in a race I’m going to win.” Manchin, alongside former Utah Governor Jon Huntsman, criticized the divisive bipartisanship in Washington, blaming the “business model” for the two major parties “is better …

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

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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 …

Manchin demurs on Biden in 2024 and Dem majorities this year
2 years, 4 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, …

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 …

Sen. Manchin isolating after testing positive for coronavirus
2 years, 5 months ago

Sen. Manchin isolating after testing positive for coronavirus

LA Times  

Sen. Joe Manchin has tested positive for the coronavirus and is experiencing mild COVID-19 symptoms, the West Virginia lawmaker tweeted Monday. With 82-year-old Sen. Patrick Leahy also missing votes recently after two hip surgeries, Manchin’s illness underscores the fragility of Democrats’ control of the Senate. Democrats are trying to push several legislative priorities through the 50-50 chamber this campaign season, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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