West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin, whose term ends in less than a year, announced he was leaving the Democratic Party.
“From my first day in office in 1982, I have always been focused on doing what’s best for our state and our country, regardless of party or politics. Since I’ve served in public office, I’ve always prided myself on my dedication to common sense, bipartisanship and the desire to bring people together. That’s who I am and that will always be who I am. I have never seen America through a partisan lens,” Manchin said. statement.
“I don’t hate either of them and they are not our enemies.”
“But since becoming a U.S. Senator in 2010, I have watched as both Democrats and Republicans left West Virginia and our country behind for partisan extremism, endangering our democracy. Our politics are fractured today, with neither party willing to compromise and find common ground. To stay true to myself and my commitment to putting country above party, I have decided to register as an Independent and continue to fight for a decent majority in America,” he added.
But Manchin is set to meet with Senate Democrats. Report Notes.
The politician, who has been a senator since late 2010, Announced He announced last year that he would not seek reelection.
Before becoming a senator, Manchin offered As Governor of West Virginia.
in videoManchin suggested that while Democrats and Republicans are supposed to hate each other, “I don’t hate either of them, they’re not our enemy, they’re not each other’s enemy.”
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