[Seaplaner]

Manchin is done. No Independent Presidential run for him.

One suspects that he might plan to run as an indie.

That way, he can swipe votes from the GOP nom and ensure a Dem (unlikely Biden, IMO) win, a la the uber weasel Perot .

[DIRTYSECRET]

Tester knows the GOP will put a 2nd tier opponent against him. Mancin doesn’t care because even if Justice wins he’s still a rino. Pass the baton.