"Manchin and Romney Rule Out 2024 Presidential Bids"

Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia has announced that he will not run for president in the 2024 election, dispelling months of speculation about a potential independent candidacy. He emphasized the need for a unifying leader and expressed dissatisfaction with the current state of the Democratic Party. Manchin, a pivotal figure in the Senate, has previously indicated that he will not seek reelection for his Senate seat, raising concerns for Democrats' majority in the chamber.