"Sen. Joe Manchin Rules Out 2024 Presidential Run"

West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin announced that he will not run for president in 2024, stating that he doesn't want to be a "spoiler" and is focused on securing a president who can unite the country. His decision comes as the leadership of No Labels, a political movement considering an independent presidential ticket, has been working to identify serious candidates. Manchin, a centrist Democrat, had been considering a third-party bid but deemed it challenging at this time. His Senate seat in a heavily Republican state is expected to be a prime pickup opportunity for the GOP, and his decision not to seek reelection in 2024 has sparked interest in potential third-party candidates.