[Gulf War One]

As with Heitkamp there is nothing in it for Manchin so why would he agree?

It's a way to elegantly change party affiliation without the stigma of "backstabbing" his party, while being in a real position to help WV. Thought those were pretty obvious.

[DoodleDawg]

It's a way to elegantly change party affiliation without the stigma of "backstabbing" his party, while being in a real position to help WV.

Why bother to change parties if all he's going to get is a minor cabinet position? His career in elective office is over.