President Joe Biden‘s top aides quietly advised Sen. Joe Manchin to run for reelection for months.
Two White House officials and an unidentified adviser said senior counselor Steve Ricchetti and Biden friends spoke to the West Virginia Democrat. GOP state reelected Manchin.
No plane could carry him.
The senator said he’ll “travel the country and speak out to see if there is an interest in creating a movement to mobilize the middle class and bring Americans together.”
The Senate Democrats’ shaky majority was threatened by disclosure. The Biden administration asked Manchin to run again to protect the Senate majority, a White House official claimed.
Because the president’s reelection campaign is tougher, Manchin may run.
Congressman Manchin is the latest to consider running for president. Recent polling reveals that former President Donald Trump would suffer most from a Robert F. Kennedy Jr. election, but the Democratic Party thinks Jill Stein and Cornel West may garner Biden support. Democrats, especially those close to Trump, want Biden to moderately support Manchin.
Rahna Epting, MoveOn’s executive director, cautioned that “any third-party, quote-unquote unity ticket, a ticket that runs to the middle, will cut into the Biden coalition.” “Joe Manchin could persuade a sizable number of people who supported Joe Biden and opposed former President Donald Trump to support a ticket.”
After quitting Biden and his party, Manchin’s political future is unknown. In July, the senator met with centrist third-party presidential candidate No Labels in New Hampshire. New Hampshire holds early primaries. Group call, he spoke.
No Labels’ ballot access in numerous states scares Democrats about Biden’s reelection. The group was new to Biden. Many privately believe Trump would benefit from a split field.
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Joe Biden’s 2020 pollster, Celinda Lake, believes third parties follow the president. Manchin’s Biden influence hinged on “how he runs” and voting.
Biden reportedly paid associates to relaunch No Labels discreditation.
The White House and campaign don’t fear Manchin. Manchin and his daughter’s organization endorse Biden in 2024.
Although Manchin loves headlines, many believe he wouldn’t risk his image by supporting Trump’s reelection.
Manchin running for president would complicate an unusual election with all independents scoring double digits, say Biden backers.
On Thursday, Biden said, “Joe and I have worked together to get things done for hardworking families.” Discussed were gun control, nonpartisan infrastructure, and inflation.
Representative Sam Runyon alleged Manchin promised Schumer he wouldn’t run again before speaking. Calling Ricchetti. He “thoughtfully appreciated the kind statement” upon never meeting Biden.
Senator Manchin’s departure damaged Democrats. Everyone knew Biden was one of the few Democrats who could win West Virginia despite White House troubles.
Former aide Jon Kott predicted Manchin would “run circles” around his Republican opponent if he ran again.
Manchin may run for president. Senator Pals believes he can run and get on the ballot despite Democratic objections.
Democratic sources expect Manchin to battle for the ballot without labels.
Neither label declined information. “A tenacious voice for America’s sensible majority and a longtime ally of No Labels,” it said Thursday. The decision is expected before next year.
Center-left Third Way’s Matt Bennett manages No Labels. He apparently doesn’t want Manchin for president. Some predict No Labels to nominate a Republican.
“They’ve stated they want a Republican in the White House, and he’s nobody’s No. 2.” Expect a national speech. No issues.
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