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Joe Manchin, a moderate Democrat from West Virginia, has lost his independent credentials after he joined forces with Chuck Schumer to pass a bill that included the Green New Deal and an expansion of the IRS. The move has caused a backlash in his home state.
As the election season approaches, Joe Manchin, a moderate Democrat from West Virginia, has provided his party with an unexpected legislative boost. His approval ratings have started to sour, and he threatened to withdraw his own bill due to what he referred to as the disloyalty of his party.
In a new poll from East Carolina University conducted May 22-23 with 957 registered WV voters, Gov. Jim Justice (R) would beat U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D) 54% to 32% in a head-to-head match-up for U.S. Senate in 2024, with 13% undecided and 1% voting for another candidate.
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Support for Joe Manchin has started to diminish, making it difficult for him to achieve his potential political career goals. After Democrats gained another Senate seat, he lost a significant amount of power, decreasing his influence. His defection could have helped Republicans win a majority, but it didn't change the balance of power in the Senate.
Despite his desire to make a significant impact, Manchin is not able to gain the impact he wants from his partnership with the Republican Party. There has been speculation that he might leave his Senate seat to run for president as an independent candidate.
This has been fueled by his criticism of the leadership of President Biden. According to Manchin, he has been a part of No Labels for 12 years, a group that aims to help third-party candidates get on the ballot in all 50 states.
In response to the speculation, Manchin has refused to rule out a third-party run for president. He told reporters last week that he would make a decision regarding his political future at the end of the year.
Ultimately, Joe Manchin's support is dwindling, and he may be seeking to maintain his relevance in the political arena. It is clear that Americans are tired of the constant quarreling and fighting among politicians, and they want politicians who can work together for the good of the country. If he decides to run as an independent candidate, it will be up to the voters whether he can be successful or if his career in politics ends.
Source: Townhall
