‘I’m not a Washington Democrat’: Manchin leaves door open to becoming independent

[mystery-ak]

‘I’m not a Washington Democrat’: Manchin leaves door open to becoming independent
by Samantha-Jo Roth, Congressional Reporter |
December 12, 2022 03:31 PM



Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) suggested he is open to becoming an independent like Sen. Krysten Sinema (I-AZ) in response to questions from reporters on Capitol Hill Monday.

“I’ll look at all of these things. I've always looked at all those things but I have no intention of doing anything right now. Whether I do something later, I can't tell you what the future is going to bring," Manchin told CNN's Manu Raju.

Manchin has at times proven to be a thorn in the Biden administration's side, by crossing party lines to oppose legislation or block White House appointees. He has also continually opposed efforts to eliminate the filibuster, which would make it easier for Democrats to pass legislation.

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/senate/manchin-leaves-door-open-becoming-independent

[mountaineer]

Whatever.

[Weird Tolkienish Figure]

Sinema's tactic: changing to independent insulates you from being primaried.

[LMAO]

Sinema's tactic: changing to independent insulates you from being primaried.

That may be true, but you can still be voted out of office and Manchin’s seat is more of a potential GOP pick up next time around than Sinema’s

[catfish1957]

Nope...a'int buying it.  Joes of a feather, flock together.

[libertybele]

Nope...a'int buying it.  Joes of a feather, flock together.

I'm not buying it either.  He's going to run in '24 as a DEM unless the DEMS have a 'discussion' with him and tell him otherwise.

[sneakypete]

@mystery-ak

What he is REALLY saying is "I can't be bought,but I can be rented!"

[mountaineer]

What he is REALLY saying is "I can't be bought,but I can be rented!"

Absolutely.

[Hoodat]

‘I’m not a Washington Democrat’

Yes, you are.  For the last 12 years, you've been a Washington Democrat.

[The_Reader_David]

That may be true, but you can still be voted out of office and Manchin’s seat is more of a potential GOP pick up next time around than Sinema’s

True, but shifting to Independent would give Manchin the chance to forestall that by caucusing with the GOP if they give him a better deal than the 'Rats offer on whatever West Virginians want from Manchin or a potential replacement.