Democratic Senator Joe Manchin has renewed speculation of a potential presidential run, telling CNN on Sunday: “I can absolutely see myself as president.”
Manchin, while acknowledging President Biden as a “good, decent man,” voiced concerns about the potential ramifications of a second Biden term, highlighting his worries about a White House dominated by a group of “far, far-left liberals.”
Manchin similarly expressed apprehension regarding the prospect of a Trump return to the White House, describing it as “very much concerning to every human being and every person who basically loves the country that we have, and the life that we have, and trying to have a future for our children and future generations.”
Manchin is reportedly interested in securing spots on state ballots through the centrist “No Labels” group. However, the group is currently grappling with internal turmoil, including the debate over whether to feature a Democrat or Republican at the top of their ticket.
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If Trump’s “America First” continues to mean isolationism, including opposition to NATO and unwillingness to support aid to Ukraine, Taiwan and Israel, AND Biden keeps moving to the left to appease his “Progressive” base, THEN a moderate third party has a chance. It needs to win enough electoral votes to get the election into the House of Representatives, and then has a good chance of winning since the moderate third party candidate will be the “second choice” of both the Republicans and the Democrats.
As a republican, I’d actually vote for him. I’d take Trump, Haley, Manchin. Anyone besides Biden/Kamala.