Sen. Joe Manchin considers rejoining Democrats to run against Kamala Harris now that Biden has stepped aside: report

New York Post ^ | July 21, 2024, 7:27 p.m. ET | Alex Oliveira

[E. Pluribus Unum]

Sen. Joe Manchin is considering challenging Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic presidential ticket, according to a report Sunday.

Manchin — a longtime moderate West Virginia Democrat who turned independent this year — is weighing whether to return to the Democratic Party and make a run for the White House, sources close to his office told CNN.

The 76-year-old called for Biden to drop out of the race Sunday morning just hours before Biden, 81, announced his withdrawal.

What to know about President Biden's decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential race:

• President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping out of the 2024 presidential race — after weeks of prominent Democrats and donors calling on him to withdraw following his disastrous performance in the first presidential debate.

• In a letter posted on X Sunday afternoon, Biden admitted that it is in the “best interest of my party and country” for him to step down as the Democratic nominee.

• Biden wrote that he intends to serve out the remainder of his term and will address the country on his decision later this week.

• In a follow-up X post, Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the suddenly open Democratic nomination. “Today I want to offer my full support and endorsement for Kamala to be the nominee of our party this year,” the president wrote.

• Former President Donald Trump reacted to the news by labeling Biden the “worst president in the history of our country” in a call with CNN.

“I’m hoping for that, because I think it will leave him with a tremendous legacy as one of the greatest leaders that we’ve had,” Manchin said on CNN’s “State of the Union.”

[Orosius]

Kamala and the 7 Dwarves.

[Opinionated Blowhard]

Talk, talk, talk. He has never followed through on his big talk before and he won’t now either.

[nwrep]

I did not recall a single time he ever voted with Republicans when his vote made a difference.

While strictly true, Schumer did not bring forward anything that did not have Manchin's support.

[dragnet2]

[tennmountainman]

Manchin is a Fake Moderate.
Trump would kick his teeth in.

[Boomer]

Manchin wants to play hopscotch with his affiliation. That’s not a good look. His best bet is to retire and enjoy his sunset years without all the drama.