Manchin Switches Party Affiliation, Becomes Independent
Democrat Leaves Party, Joins Growing Number of Independents in Senate
Joe Manchin III, the Democratic senator from West Virginia, announced Friday that he has changed his party registration to independent, fueling speculation that he may not seek re-election in 2024. Manchin is a longtime Democrat who has represented West Virginia in the Senate since 2010. He is the second Senate Democrat in recent years to switch their party affiliation to independent, following Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona.
In a statement, Manchin said that he made the decision to become an independent because he believes it is the best way to represent the people of West Virginia. He said that he has always put the interests of his constituents first and that he will continue to do so as an independent.
Manchin's decision to become an independent is a significant development in American politics. It is a sign of the growing dissatisfaction with the two major political parties and the rise of independent voters. It is also a reminder that the party landscape in the United States is constantly evolving.
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