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Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., takes a moment to talk with reporters as he arrives at the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee on Capitol Hill, Thursday, July 11, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

Sen. Joe Manchin III calls on Biden to drop out of presidential race

By Mallory Wilson - The Washington Times

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., takes a moment to talk with reporters as he arrives at the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee on Capitol Hill, Thursday, July 11, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

Sen. Joe Manchin, a Democrat turned independent, urges Biden to withdraw from the 2024 race

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Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., speaks during a news conference at the Capitol in Washington, May 7, 2024. A promising start has given way to challenging political realities for supporters of a bipartisan commission to tackle the federal government's growing debt challenges. Johnson lauded the idea of establishing such a commission on his first day in office. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) **FILE**

America’s debt tops $34 trillion, but a commission to address it appears dead in Congress

By Kevin Freking - Associated Press

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., speaks during the Politics and Eggs event, Jan. 12, 2024, in Manchester, N.H. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Biden or Haley? Manchin won’t say who would make a greater president

By Mallory Wilson - The Washington Times

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., speaks during the Politics and Eggs event, Jan. 12, 2024, in Manchester, N.H. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Manchin announces he’s not in the race for president

By Susan Ferrechio - The Washington Times

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and his wife, Gayle Manchin, arrive for the State Dinner with President Joe Biden and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House, June 22, 2023, in Washington. Gayle Manchin and a colleague of hers, Guy Land, were injured Monday, Jan. 29, 2024, in an accident that happened in Birmingham as they traveled from the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to an area hotel. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

Man fleeing police caused crash that injured Gayle Manchin, authorities say

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Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and his wife, Gayle Manchin, arrive for the State Dinner with President Joe Biden and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House, June 22, 2023, in Washington. Gayle Manchin and a colleague of hers, Guy Land, were injured Monday, Jan. 29, 2024, in an accident that happened in Birmingham as they traveled from the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to an area hotel. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin’s wife, Gayle, hospitalized in stable condition after Birmingham car crash

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Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., gestures while addressing guests during the Politics and Eggs event, as part of his national listening tour, Friday, Jan. 12, 2024, in Manchester, N.H. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) **FILE**

Manchin says Super Tuesday will offer clarity on need for a third-party candidate

By Holly Ramer - Associated Press

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., speaks during the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on the West Front of the Capitol, Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)

Manchin aims for 2-month tour to judge if voters want third-party run

By Mallory Wilson - The Washington Times

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., speaks during the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on the West Front of the Capitol, Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)

At D.C. roast, Joe Manchin jokes he could be the slightly younger president America needs

By Aamer Madhani - Associated Press

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., speaks during a news conference on Sept. 20, 2022, at the Capitol in Washington. Manchin announced he won't seek reelection in 2024, giving Republicans a prime opportunity to gain a seat in the heavily GOP state. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib, File)

Manchin says he’s still weighing presidential bid against Biden

By Ramsey Touchberry - The Washington Times

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., chairs a hearing of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on the health of the electrical power grid, at the Capitol in Washington, June 1, 2023. Manchin announced he won't seek reelection in 2024, giving Republicans a prime opportunity to pick up a seat in the heavily GOP state. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Manchin decision hurts Democrats’ Senate hopes and sparks new speculation about a presidential bid

By Steve Peoples - Associated Press

Sen. Joe Manchin, d-W.Va., speaks outside the chamber, at the Capitol in Washington, June 13, 2023. Manchin announced he won't seek reelection in 2024, giving Republicans a prime opportunity to pick up a seat in the heavily GOP state. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) **FILE**

Manchin declines reelection bid, puts Senate Democrats in a bind

By Ramsey Touchberry - The Washington Times

West Virginia Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin speaks with reporters outside the newly renovated Amtrak train station in Charleston, W.Va. on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023 (AP Photo/Leah Willingham)

Sen. Joe Manchin considers independent 2024 run, warns party system could be nation’s ‘downfall’

By Leah Willingham - Associated Press

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., speaks to reporters as he walks out of a closed-door caucus meeting after the House approved a 45-day funding bill to keep federal agencies open, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in Washington. The measure now goes to the Senate. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Say it ain’t so, Joe: Polls show Manchin smoked whether he runs as a Dem or independent

By Ramsey Touchberry - The Washington Times

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., chairs a hearing of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on the health of the electrical power grid, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, June 1, 2023. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) ** FILE **

Mission to oust Manchin is latest test case for GOP establishment vs. conservative flank

By Ramsey Touchberry - The Washington Times

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., speaks during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing, July 11, 2023, on Capitol Hill in Washington. Manchin says he has been thinking “seriously” about leaving the Democratic Party and becoming an independent. The West Virginia senator made the comments on MetroNews “Talkline,” on Thursday. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

Manchin regrets spin on energy legislation; Democrats try to sell climate plan

By Ramsey Touchberry - The Washington Times

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., speaks during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on how the Special Diabetes Program is creating hope for those Living with Type 1 Diabetes, together with other children with Type 1 diabetes, Tuesday, July 11, 2023, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) **FILE**

Manchin ‘thinking seriously’ about leaving Democrats to become independent

By Ramsey Touchberry - The Washington Times

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., left, chair of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, is joined by Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., the ranking member, as the panel hears from Interior Secretary Deb Haaland on President Joe Biden's budget request for 2024, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, May 2, 2023. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Manchin vows to oppose Biden EPA nominees over ‘radical climate agenda’ against power plants

By Ramsey Touchberry - The Washington Times

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., speaks during the news conference to introduce the Restricting the Emergence of Security Threats that Risk Information Communications Technology Act, or RESTRICT Act, Tuesday, March 7, 2023, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)

In rift with Biden, Manchin vows to block oil, gas nominee

By Matthew Daly - Associated Press