Joe Manchin, West Virginia Democrat, Announces He Will Not Seek Reelection to US Senate in 2024

Here is his announcement from today on X, formerly Twitter.

It was difficult to see a path to reelection victory for Manchin, who is 76 years of age. Current West Virginia Governor Jim Justice, a Republican, is considered the odds-on favorite to win next year’s US Senate election.

The tenor of Sen. Manchin’s remarks will fuel speculation that he might team up with former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan or former Utah Governor Jon Huntsman as part of the No Labels presidential ticket.

When Mr. Manchin was Governor of West Virginia, I personally lobbied the state legislature to reduce ballot access barriers in The Mountaineer State. Gov. Manchin said he would sign such legislation if it made it through the West Virginia House and Senate. It did, and he kept his word by signing the legislation. For that, I thank him.

And, thanks to Political Wire, for this interesting news.


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Joe Manchin, West Virginia Democrat, Announces He Will Not Seek Reelection to US Senate in 2024 — 12 Comments

  1. Sen Manchin is 76 years old? If No Labels were to nominate, they could not use the age issue against Trump and Biden.

    Of course, Sen Manchin’s connection to the coal mining industry would make him very unpopular in many states, including California, where I live.

  2. https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/nation/2023/11/09/trump-ally-steve-bannon-appeals-conviction-in-jan-6-committee-contempt-case/71521923007/

    Trump ally Steve Bannon appeals conviction in Jan. 6 committee contempt case
    Lindsay Whitehurst Associated Press

    Washington – Former President Donald Trump’s longtime ally Steve Bannon on Thursday appealed his criminal conviction for defying a subpoena from the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

    Bannon’s attorney argued he didn’t ignore the subpoena, but was trying to avoid running afoul of executive privilege objections Trump had raised.
    —–
    HOW MANY ZILLION CASES/MACHINATIONS AROUND 12 AMDT EC ???

    DIFFERENCES IN TREASON VS INSURRECTION VS REBELLION [ 3 MENTIONED IN USA CONST] VS SEDITION VS RIOT VS SIMPLE CRIM TRESPASS ???

    ONLY SCOTUS KNOWS FOR SURE ???

    P-A-T

  3. Thank you for your efforts, Bill.

    Four parties are “recognized” in West Virginia. To get on a presidential primary requires a $2500 filing fee. Running outside these parties requires approximately 8,000 signatures as well. It was increased after 2000 but lowered back down after 2008.

  4. He’s going to run for president and help Trump win in a historically massive landslide. Thank God for Manchin, thank God for Trump, and thank God for the Electoral College!

  5. My bet is that Don Blankenship will now run for the US Senate as a Democrat. I’m also betting that, with all of his financial resources, he will win the May primary and then use the general election campaign to continue to go on and on about his “wrongful” conviction. I’m betting lunches at Tudor’s Biscuit World for any takers. Mmmm good!

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