Manchin reveals fundraising figures amid 3rd-party White House bid rumors.
Sen. Joe Manchin Raises $1.2 Million in Second Quarter of 2023
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), who is considering his options for the future, has raised an impressive $1.2 million in the second quarter of 2023.
The Epoch Times obtained these fundraising figures, revealing that the Manchin campaign currently has $10.7 million cash on hand. Additionally, Mr. Manchin’s leadership PAC, Country Roads, has $2.2 million available, with the PAC bringing in close to $400,000 in the second quarter of this year.
Republican Rivals Fall Short in Fundraising
Two Republican candidates have already announced their run for the West Virginia race that Mr. Manchin currently holds. However, the money raised by Mr. Manchin surpasses the fundraising efforts of both his potential rivals during the same period.
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- West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice reported raising close to $1 million in the two months following the announcement of his candidacy in April. He also has a personal bank account he can tap into, with Forbes estimating his net worth in 2021 to be about $440 million.
- Rep. Alex Mooney (R-W.Va.), one of the state’s U.S. representatives, raised $550,000 in the second quarter of 2023. He also benefits from significant conservative PAC support, with the Club for Growth and Protect Freedom PAC jointly announcing that they have raised $13.55 million to help get Mr. Mooney elected to the U.S. Senate.
Manchin’s Political Future
Mr. Manchin has not yet made a decision about his political future. He plans to announce his next move in December.
An East Carolina University (ECU) Center for Survey Research poll released in late May shows Mr. Justice leading Mr. Manchin in the 2024 Senate race, with 54 percent to 32 percent, and 13 percent undecided. In the Republican nomination matchup, Mr. Justice is also ahead with 53 percent.
(L-R) Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice in file photos. (Getty Images)
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