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Senator Joe Manchin Considers Democratic Presidential Run Against Kamala Harris After Biden Exit

Jul 21, 2024, 11:40 PM

Senator Joe Manchin, an independent from West Virginia, is reportedly considering re-registering as a Democrat to challenge Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic presidential nomination at the DNC Convention in Chicago. This potential move comes in the wake of President Joe Biden's announcement that he will not seek re-election. Sources close to Manchin indicate that he is weighing this decision to bring the party back to the center and appeal to a broader voter base. Manchin, who left the Democratic Party in May, has been in discussions with donors and Democratic leaders who believe Harris cannot secure a victory in the general election. The news has been confirmed by multiple sources, including CNN's Jake Tapper and NBC News.