Joe Manchin Declares No Presidential Run for 2024
Sen. Joe Manchin Retires Political Aspirations
Senator Withdraws from Potential Bid
In a statement released on Friday, West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin III announced that he will not be seeking a third term in office and will retire at the end of his current term. The move effectively ends any speculation about Manchin's potential presidential aspirations for 2024.
Manchin has been a vocal critic of former President Donald Trump and has often clashed with the Democratic leadership. In recent months, he has been weighing the possibility of running for president as a moderate independent candidate. However, the senator ultimately decided against mounting a bid, citing his desire to focus on his family and his work in the Senate.
"I have always said that I would put West Virginia first," Manchin said in his statement. "I believe that I can best serve my state and our country by continuing to serve in the Senate." Manchin's decision is likely to have a significant impact on the 2024 presidential race, as he is a popular figure among moderate voters. His withdrawal from the race leaves the field of potential Democratic candidates somewhat diminished, as Manchin was seen as a strong contender.
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