"Joe Manchin Considers Mitt Romney and Rob Portman for Potential Running Mate in Presidential Bid"

Senator Joe Manchin hinted at a potential third-party presidential bid and suggested Mitt Romney as a running mate during a visit to Cleveland. He also mentioned considering Rob Portman as a vice-presidential pick. Manchin criticized President Biden's policies and left the door open for a White House campaign, stating that "everything is on the table." The event drew a bipartisan audience, and Manchin took swipes at Biden's age and policies while also praising his character.