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Sen. Manchin-People Pushing Me In Direction Of Running

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Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) has claimed that "people are pushing me in the direction of running" for the Democratic presidential nomination following President Joe Biden's withdrawal from the contest on 21 July. The likelihood of Manchin (76) winning the nomination is slim to say the least. He is not currently sitting in the US Senate as a Democrat, having registered as an independent earlier in 2024. He is not running for re-election to the Senate, and has seen relations with his former Democratic partners sour amid his efforts to block flagship legislation.

  • Speaking to CNN, Manchin says that he would not take up any offer to serve as Kamala Harris' vice-presidential running mate.
  • Claims that “A coronation doesn’t always produce the strongest candidate. Very well Kamala could be that person.” Calls for an opern process at the Democratic National Convention to select a candidate.
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Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) has claimed that "people are pushing me in the direction of running" for the Democratic presidential nomination following President Joe Biden's withdrawal from the contest on 21 July. The likelihood of Manchin (76) winning the nomination is slim to say the least. He is not currently sitting in the US Senate as a Democrat, having registered as an independent earlier in 2024. He is not running for re-election to the Senate, and has seen relations with his former Democratic partners sour amid his efforts to block flagship legislation.

  • Speaking to CNN, Manchin says that he would not take up any offer to serve as Kamala Harris' vice-presidential running mate.
  • Claims that “A coronation doesn’t always produce the strongest candidate. Very well Kamala could be that person.” Calls for an opern process at the Democratic National Convention to select a candidate.