Manchin considers breaking ties with Democratic Party
Sen. Joe Manchin Considers Leaving Democratic Party to Become Independent
During an appearance on MetroNews “Talkline,” Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) revealed that he has been seriously contemplating leaving the Democratic Party to become an independent. He expressed his dissatisfaction with both major parties and his desire to have an independent voice.
“I would think very seriously about that. I’ve been thinking about that for quite some time. I haven’t made any decisions whatsoever on any of my political direction,” Manchin said when pressed to clarify his position.
“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 Democrats continue to do,” he added.
Up for re-election in 2024, Manchin may face a strong challenger in Governor Jim Justice. A recent poll showed Justice defeating Manchin by 22 points in a hypothetical face-off. However, Manchin has not yet announced whether he will seek another term in the Senate and has even expressed openness to a third-party campaign for the White House in 2024.
Last December, Manchin stated that he had no intention of leaving the Democratic Party at that time but indicated he would consider it. He has since voiced his concerns about the deep division in the United States, which has left many people feeling politically homeless. If he decides to leave the Democratic Party, Manchin would be following in the footsteps of Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona, who became an independent last year.
“For me, I have to have peace of mind basically,” Manchin said. “The brand has become so bad. The ‘D’ brand and ‘R’ brand.”
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Manchin also dismissed concerns that a third-party presidential run would undermine President Joe Biden’s re-election effort. He believes that if a movement can be created where the middle ground is given a voice, it could bring the Democratic and Republican parties back to what they should be.
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