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Sen. Joe Manchin, a West Virginia Democrat, recently appeared on CBS’s “Face the Nation” and refused to give his endorsement of President Biden if he becomes the Democratic presidential nominee. When asked by host Margaret Brennan if he would endorse Biden, Manchin replied, “There’s plenty of time for the election. This is the problem with America right now. We start an election every time there’s a cycle coming up. Let’s just wait until it all comes out.” Manchin also refused to disclose his plans come 2024 and whether he intends to run for reelection.
Q: "Are you going to endorse Joe Biden if he runs for re-election?"
JOE MANCHIN: "Oh, there's plenty of time for the election."
Q: "He's the leader of your party…"
MANCHIN: "No, the bottom line is let's see who's involved." pic.twitter.com/INedsa4daN
— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) March 5, 2023
It’s no surprise that Sen. Manchin is not willing to give his endorsement of President Biden. After all, Manchin is a conservative Democrat who has often broken ranks with his party on issues such as gun control and abortion. He is also known for his willingness to work with Republicans, something that President Biden has been unwilling to do.
Asked if he would endorse President Biden for reelection, @Sen_JoeManchin says, "Let's see who all the players are."
And on his OWN political future, Manchin demurs: "I will make my political decision in December, whatever it may be." pic.twitter.com/h6VORasqCw
— Face The Nation (@FaceTheNation) March 5, 2023
It’s clear that Manchin is not willing to commit to any candidate until he knows who all the players are in the upcoming election. This is a wise move on his part, as it allows him to remain neutral and avoid any potential backlash from either side of the aisle. However, it’s also worth noting that Manchin’s refusal to endorse Biden could be seen as a sign of disrespect towards the President and the Democratic Party.
Manchin’s refusal to disclose his plans for 2024 is also telling. It could be interpreted as an indication that he is not confident in President Biden’s re-election chances and is looking for other options. It could also be seen as a sign that Manchin is looking to distance himself from the Democratic Party and its policies.
Regardless of Manchin’s motivations, it’s clear that he is not willing to commit to any candidate until he knows who all the players are in the upcoming election. This is a smart move on his part, as it allows him to remain neutral and avoid any potential backlash from either side of the aisle. However, it’s also worth noting that Manchin’s refusal to endorse Biden could be seen as a sign of disrespect towards the President and the Democratic Party, and could be indicative of a larger rift between conservative Democrats and their more progressive counterparts.
Source: Townhall
