The news article reports Senator Joe Manchin’s tentative decision to run for president and his determination to help save the country. Although it is unclear to him if there is an appetite among voters for a moderate candidate as himself, Manchin is committed to mobilizing moderate sensible, common-sense middle to make a significant impact in his potential candidacy. Following his announcement that he would not seek re-election to the Senate, the news of a presidential run can reshape the control of Senate in 2024.
Manchin seems to distance himself from the recent Biden administration and is concerned that he is ‘too far left’ on energy policies, especially in the light of the migrant situation at the U.S.-Mexico border. However, he has praised the President’s stamina and intelligence. Manchin’s comments stem from fear of former President Trump’s return to power and his potential to use executive power against his political opponents. The senator asserts his independence and expresses that he has never been a ‘spoiler’ but remains dissatisfied with the Biden administration. Manchin does not see Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris as the strongest ticket to defeat Trump, feeling they do not cater to centrists, and suggests he would decide his presidential run after assessing the response around Super Tuesday.
Sen. Joe Manchin’s comments come after he announced last week that he would not seek re-election to the Senate, which will make it difficult for his party to hold the seat in the deep-red state and reshape the battle for Senate control in 2024. An independent bid for his Presidential campaign would be a huge shift in the dynamics of the elections, and only time can tell how well this decision plays for Joe Manchin in the political arena.
