Joe Manchin's Senate Retirement: White House's Failed Persuasion and West Virginia's Farewell

The White House attempted to persuade Senator Joe Manchin to run for another term in the Senate, but their efforts were unsuccessful. Manchin announced that he would not campaign for a third term and even hinted at the possibility of launching a third-party presidential bid. This decision is a blow for Senate Democrats, who already have a narrow majority. The Biden team's attempts to convince Manchin to run again were aimed at maintaining control of the Senate. Manchin's political future has been a subject of interest as he has distanced himself from Biden and his own party. There are concerns that a third-party or independent presidential run by Manchin could impact the Biden coalition and complicate the 2024 election.