Sen. Joe Manchin, a Democrat turned independent, is urging President Joe Biden to drop his reelection bid and focus on the remaining months of his presidency.
Sen. Joe Manchin , D-W.Va., takes a moment to talk with reporters as he arrives at the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee on Capitol Hill, Thursday, July 11, 2024, in Washington. – Sen. Joe Manchin , a Democrat turned independent, urged President Joe Biden on Sunday to drop his reelection bid and focus on the remaining months of his presidency.
“I came to the decision with a heavy heart that I think it’s time to pass the torch to a new generation,” the West Virginia lawmaker told CNN's ”State of the Union."Nearly three dozen Democrats in Congress have said it's time for Biden to leave the race.
Biden's debate performance raised open questions about the 81-year-old's ability to mount a convincing campaign to defeat Trump. Manchin, who became an independent in May after years as a Democrat, is not seeking reelection to the Senate. Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
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