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Sen. Joe Manchin Considers Rejoining Democrats to Challenge Kamala Harris at DNC Convention in Chicago

Jul 21, 2024, 11:14 PM

Senator Joe Manchin, currently an independent from West Virginia, is reportedly considering re-registering as a Democrat to challenge Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic presidential nomination. Sources close to Manchin indicate that he is weighing this decision as he prepares to potentially enter the 2024 presidential race, with plans to announce his candidacy at the DNC Convention in Chicago. Manchin, who left the Democratic Party in May to become an independent, has not endorsed Harris and does not plan to do so. This development comes as some Democrats express concerns about Harris' ability to defeat former President Donald Trump in the upcoming election. The news was first reported by CNN's Jake Tapper.