Staff Reports
The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) has come out swinging against Senator Joe Manchin, accusing him of “ducking the truth” when it comes to his party affiliation. In a clever video ad, the NRSC uses the popular saying “If it walks like a duck and talks like a duck, it’s a duck” to drive home their point. The ad features clips of Manchin proudly declaring himself as a Democrat, despite recent rumors swirling about a potential third-party presidential run.
Joe Manchin accused of 'ducking the truth' and hiding from being a Democrat by Republicans https://t.co/akG9Sxnzqe https://t.co/akG9Sxnzqe
— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) October 30, 2023
As the narrator emphatically states, “Joe Manchin talks like a Democrat. Joe Manchin votes like a Democrat. Joe Manchin is a Democrat, and West Virginians have had to pay the price.” Ouch! Talk about calling someone out. The NRSC is clearly not mincing words, and they want Manchin to admit that he’s a Biden-loving Democrat.
Manchin, however, has been less than forthcoming about his future political plans. He has left the door open for a Senate run or even an independent presidential campaign. It seems he wants to keep his options open and play coy with the American people. But, as the NRSC points out, the GOP will not let him distance himself from his party if he decides to run for re-election in 2024. They want to remind voters that Manchin is no ally of the Republicans.
NRSC spokesman Tate Mitchell had some strong words for Manchin, saying, “Joe Manchin called himself a Democrat for decades and single-handedly delivered Biden’s Green New Deal, bankrolling disastrous policies that jeopardize West Virginia jobs. Manchin is a reliable vote for Chuck Schumer and Joe Biden, not West Virginians.” Ouch, again! It seems the NRSC has no problem letting Manchin know exactly what they think of him.
It’s clear that Manchin is feeling the heat. He’s been tight-lipped about his political future but has mentioned that he’s seriously considering becoming an independent. Meanwhile, his opponents are lining up. Popular Republican Governor Jim Justice and Representative Alex Mooney are already vying for the Senate seat in West Virginia. The Cook Political Report has even rated the race as a “toss-up.” It looks like Manchin’s days as a Senate Democrat might be numbered.
It’s refreshing to see the NRSC standing up to Manchin and calling him out for his wishy-washy party affiliation. It’s time for politicians to be upfront and transparent with the American people. Manchin can’t have it both ways, and the NRSC is making sure West Virginians know that. Hopefully, the voters will think twice before putting their trust in someone who seems more interested in playing political games than actually representing their best interests.
