As a West Virginian, using the word “Joe Manchin” in same sentence as “principles” or “integrity” reflexively causes me to break out in laughter.
I have been skeptical that through all of this, thinking that Manchin was just waiting for a big enough payoff to sell out, but time is getting short. In another few months Republicans will have control of at least the House, which will reduce Manchin’s leverage over Biden.
Maybe the Manchin family made enough money off of the destruction of local generic drug maker Mylan Pharmaceuticals, that he is thinking about legacy.
Yeah, sadly my first thought was the hasn’t cleared yet. 😕
If he can keep posing as a sane Democrat, he will have the primary field to himself in 2024.
I’ve been told Joe Manchin has had the Presidential bug for quite a while now. Since Biden broke new ground with the age issue, Manchin may think 2024 will be his chance.
He’s doing a great job of getting free press and looking like the “sensible centrist” in the party.
A Manchin/Sinema ticket in 2024?