"Manchin Considers Romney and Portman for Third-Party VP Pick"

Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia suggested Senator Mitt Romney of Utah or former Senator Rob Portman of Ohio as potential running mates in a hypothetical third-party presidential run, as he continues to flirt with the idea of entering the race. Manchin, who has positioned himself as a centrist, has been considering a third-party bid and has expressed dissatisfaction with both President Biden and former President Trump. His daughter's nonprofit, "Americans Together," aims to unite moderate voters away from the extremes of the left and right. Manchin has said he will decide after Super Tuesday on March 5.