Dems Oppose Manchin's Presidential Bid

Democratic Senator Joe Manchin's flirtation with a third-party presidential campaign has caused concern among his colleagues, who fear it could hand the GOP both the Senate and the White House. However, Manchin's refusal to silence talk of a White House bid gives him leverage over party leaders. He is the only candidate with a chance of keeping his Senate seat blue, and if Republicans win the presidency in 2024, they would only need one Senate pick-up to take control. Manchin's indecision is likened to a reflex, and he is happy to be part of the presidential conversation for a while longer.