"Sen. Joe Manchin Confirms He Will Not Run for President in 2024"

West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin has announced that he will not run for president, putting an end to months of speculation about a potential third-party bid. Instead, he will focus on supporting a presidential candidate who can unite the country. Manchin, 76, emphasized that the current system is not conducive to third-party candidates winning the presidency but suggested that there may be opportunities in the future to make a third party viable.