Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia said Friday he has left the Democratic Party to become an independent with no party affiliation. “Today, our national politics are broken and neither party is willing to compromise to find common ground,” Manchin said in a statement. “To stay true to myself and remain committed to put country […]
Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia said Friday he has left the Democratic Party to become an independent with no party affiliation.
“Today, our national politics are broken and neither party is willing to compromise to find common ground,” Manchin said in a statement. “To stay true to myself and remain committed to put country before party, I have decided to register as an independent with no party affiliation and continue to fight for America’s sensible majority.”
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