The senator has often been at odds with the Democratic Party and an obstacle to many of President Joe Biden’s legislative priorities.
in the heavily GOP state, making Republicans heavy favorites to pick up a seat in their bid to retake the majority next year.
The speech was billed as part of a national listening tour Manchin announced when he decided not to seek another Senate term. He told the Morgantown audience that he had no interest in being “a deal-breaker, if you will, a spoiler, whatever you want to call it.”Facing potential retirement, Manchin appears to be keeping all options open – for another Senate race or a potential run for governor.
Candidates must file with their affiliation 60 days prior to the Aug. 1 deadline in West Virginia to run in this years election. If the Senate candidates stumble, Manchin could be poised to try to keep his seat. Or he could run for governor.
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