Joe Manchin may be considering a third-party presidential bid, according to reports.

Is Sen. Joe Manchin Preparing for a Third-Party Presidential Bid in 2024?

According to Axios, Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) may be considering a third-party presidential bid in 2024. The 75-year-old senator recently spoke to business leaders in Iowa, stating that his politics are “fiscally responsible and socially compassionate.” He also appealed to Democrat voters by taking a different stance than many Democrats, saying, “I believe the government should be your partner. I’m not your provider.”

Opposing President Biden’s Agenda

Manchin’s remarks come as he has increasingly opposed elements of President Joe Biden’s agenda. He recently stated that he will oppose all of Biden’s EPA nominees due to their “radical climate agenda” and “their government overreach.”

While Manchin did not say he was leaving the party, he faces a potential battle to keep his seat in West Virginia due in large part to how unpopular Biden is in the state. However, his “main concern” is trying to figure out how to “save this nation” and “bring people together to protect the quality of life, the values that we’ve had that we were raised with.”

Everything’s on the Table

Manchin has not made a decision about what he will do in 2024. During an interview with NBC News, he declined to answer whether he would seek re-election as a Democrat. When asked if he would consider running for president outside of the Democratic Party, he responded, “The only thing I can tell you is what I will do is whatever I can when I make my decision, what I think is the best that I can support and represent the people of West Virginia, but also be true to this country and the Constitution of this country.”

Conclusion

Manchin’s potential third-party presidential bid in 2024 could shake up the political landscape. As recent polling has found that the overwhelming majority of Americans do not want President Joe Biden or former President Donald Trump to run again for president, Manchin’s bid could provide a much-needed alternative for voters who are looking for a reasonable, responsible middle ground.

• Key Takeaway: Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) may be considering a third-party presidential bid in 2024.
• Opposing Biden’s Agenda: Manchin has increasingly opposed elements of President Joe Biden’s agenda.
• Everything’s on the Table: Manchin has not made a decision about what he will do in 2024.
• Potential Alternative: Manchin’s bid could provide a much-needed alternative for voters who are looking for a reasonable, responsible middle ground.