The West Virginia Democrat previously said he was not considering making the switch amid clashes with his party.
While Manchin changing party would have huge national significance, the senator has long resisted suggestions that he should join the Republicans despite factors that appear to point in that direction.
He is considered a moderate or conservative Democrat and represents a state that has been solidly Republican in presidential elections since 2000. Nonetheless, in October he dismissed rumors that he was considering leaving the Democratic Party because of the price tag of the Build Back Better Act.
"I would like to hope there are still Democrats who think like I do. I'm fiscally responsible and socially compassionate. Now, if there are no Democrats like that, then they'll have to push me where they want me," he said. Republican attempts to lure Manchin to their side of the aisle may not succeed, but could still be a cause of concern for Democrats as they struggle toA composite photo shows Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senator Joe Manchin. McConnell has suggested Manchin could leave the Democratic Party and become a Republican.
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