Staff Reports
Senator Joe Manchin’s potential run for President in 2024 has the Democratic Party quaking in their boots. Manchin, known for his centrist policies, is considering a third-party run, sparking panic amongst his progressive colleagues. Senator John Hickenlooper, in particular, expressed fears that such a move could aid former President Donald Trump in the highly polarized political climate.
Democrats are reportedly in panic mode as Joe Manchin is strongly considering a third-party Presidential run which may end up helping the GOP take back the White House.
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Despite the concerns of his fellow party members, Manchin has not committed to any decision regarding his political future, including a potentially arduous reelection bid in 2024. He may decide to replace the popular Republican Governor Jim Justice, or even mount a challenge against him.
Manchin’s criticism of President Joe Biden’s spending, especially surrounding the Democrats’ Inflation Reduction Act, has attracted criticism from a spending group aligned with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. It’s high time someone within the Democratic Party recognizes the importance of fiscal responsibility, and Manchin is leading the way.
No Labels, a centrist group pledging to invest $70 million on a third-party candidate in 2024, has also piqued interest in the possibility of Manchin running for President. However, the group has not yet committed to backing him for a potential third-party ticket. The group’s CEO, Nancy Jacobson, emphasized the need for a unity ticket consisting of one Republican and one Democrat, with the decision being made after Super Tuesday in 2024.
Manchin’s centrism and willingness to work with Republicans have often placed him at odds with the more progressive members of his party. Nevertheless, his policies have earned him a significant position in the almost evenly divided Senate, with Democrats facing a precarious political climate. As the 2024 elections draw near, the future direction of the party and the nation hangs in the balance.
