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POLITICS


WEST VIRGINIA SEN. JOE MANCHIN LEAVES DEMOCRATIC PARTY, REGISTERS AS INDEPENDENT


SEN. JOE MANCHIN, A POLITICAL MODERATE, HAS OFFICIALLY LEFT THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY
TO BECOME AN INDEPENDENT


By Chris Pandolfo Fox News
Published May 31, 2024 10:35am EDT | Updated May 31, 2024 11:51am EDT
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West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin, a longtime political moderate, on Friday
announced he is leaving the Democratic Party and has registered as an
independent.

Manchin, who is not running for re-election, will continue to caucus with Senate
Democrats until the end of his term, his office confirmed to Fox News Digital,
meaning the balance of power in the upper chamber will not change significantly.
He is currently chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.

"From my first day in public service in 1982, I have always focused on doing
what’s best for my state and my country, without regard to party or politics.
Throughout my days in elected office, I have always been proud of my commitment
to common sense, bipartisanship and my desire to bring people together. It’s who
I am. It’s who I will always be. I have never seen America through a partisan
lens," Manchin said. 

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"However, since becoming a United States Senator in 2010, I have seen both the
Democrat and Republican parties leave West Virginia and our country behind for
partisan extremism while jeopardizing our democracy. Today, our national
politics are broken and neither party is willing to compromise to find common
ground. 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."

JOE MANCHIN FACES PRESSURE FOR 11TH-HOUR RUN TO SECURE CRITICAL SEAT FOR
DEMOCRATS

Sen. Joe Manchin registered as an independent in the West Virginia State Capitol
on Friday, May 31, 2024.  (@Sen_JoeManchin)

Manchin's surprise decision comes amid reports that he is being encouraged to
run for governor of West Virginia by moderate Republicans dissatisfied with the
party's nominee, state Attorney General Patrick Morrisey. 

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Questioned about those reports last week, Manchin downplayed the rumors but
would not rule them out. He said the Democratic nominee, Huntington Mayor Steve
Williams, is a friend. 

MANCHIN ON 2024 PROSPECTS: I'D NEVER BE A SPOILER

Sen. Joe Manchin (I-WV) speaks during a "Politics & Eggs" event at the New
Hampshire Institute Politics at St. Anselm College on January 12, 2024 in
Manchester, New Hampshire. Manchin has stated that he is not running for
reelection in November. (Scott Eisen/Getty Images)

"I heard that this morning, the rumors. I've supported my friend Steve Williams,
we've known each other for 40 years, got him involved. He's a good person. I
don't know what's going on. So basically, I'll just wait until I go home,"
Manchin said. 

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The West Virginia MetroNews report quoted sources "close" to the senator who
said at least 20 Republicans "with financial resources" have encouraged Manchin
to run for governor.

WEST VIRGINIA'S MANCHIN ADDRESSES REPORT HE'S BEING RECRUITED TO RUN FOR
GOVERNOR

Manchin previously declined to run for president as a 3rd party candidate
challenging Democratic incumbent President Biden and presumptive Republican
nominee former President Trump.  (Getty Images)

Since that report was published, Manchin was reportedly bombarded by people
urging him to run at an event at the Greenbrier resort in White Sulphur Springs,
according to WVMetroNews. The Greenbrier is notably owned by the state’s current
governor, Democrat-turned-Republican Jim Justice, who is term-limited and now is
the GOP’s Senate nominee to replace Manchin.

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"The talk about the possibility of Joe Manchin running for West Virginia
governor again is real," wrote Hoppy Kercheval, a news anchor and one of the
state’s most recognizable media figures.

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The Democratic primary is over and Manchin could not run for governor as a
Democrat. But his sudden and unexpected decision to become an independent opens
the door for a bid for governor's mansion, or even a re-election effort for
Senate.

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Fox News' Julia Johnson contributed to this report.

Chris Pandolfo is a writer for Fox News Digital. Send tips to
chris.pandolfo@fox.com and follow him on Twitter @ChrisCPandolfo.


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