Manchin eyes presidential bid as Democrat

[groundloop]

Source: Axios

Sen. Joe Manchin (I-W.V.) is considering re-registering as a Democrat and entering the 2024 presidential race, Axios has learned.

Why it matters: Manchin left the party in May, but could see an opening to run as a moderate option after President Biden withdrew from the race on Sunday.

Manchin is considering coming back to the party and putting his name into the running for the Democratic nomination, two sources familiar with his thinking told Axios.

The West Virginia centrist is retiring from the Senate when he term ends in January.

Read more: https://www.axios.com/2024/07/21/joe-manchin-democrat-presidential-run-bid

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Yeah, right.

What a fucking useless egomaniac.

[NoMoreRepugs]

1. I spit my coffee back into the cup on that one.

[wolfie001]

25. Yes! This!

He's really diabolical.

[Warpy]

56. I checked to make sure it wasn't The Onion

C'mon, Manchin, it's a bit late for that one. Besides, no one would vote for you if drity back room deals gave you the nomination.

Do you really want 4 more years of TFG that bad?

[Dustlawyer]

81. His corporate overlords would love for him to do it.

[madaboutharry]

2. He must have forgotten how much democrats hate him.

He is an entitled fool.

[cstanleytech]

51. I doubt it rises to the level of hate rather it's more on the level of extreme irritation but I could be wrong.

[quakerboy]

70. I think you are wrong

Ive seen him defended here, so its not universal. But I dont personally know a Democrat who would piss on him if he was on fire. And the reverse seems to be equally true.

[AZ8theist]

72. Wrong. Hate doesn't even come close to the level for that back-stabbing asshole...

Go back to your yacht and multi-million dollar fossil fuel life, scumbag. You are part of the problem, not the solution.

(since he LEFT THE PARTY, we can bash him all we want, correct???)

[cstanleytech]

78. I hope you're directing that to him as I'm as I don't even have twenty dollars in my checking account right now.

[AZ8theist]

80. Of course I'm angry at him, NOT YOU. I was referring to Manchin

He, along with my (FORMER) Senator, Sinema the Circus Clown, did more damage to Joe's agenda than even the repukes could dream up.
He's DELUTIONAL if he thinks he can get nominated to run for President as a democrat. JUST. PLAIN. STUPID.

Hate is not too strong for how I feel about those two. Everyone has an opinion, and I respect yours.

[cstanleytech]

86. NP, I just wanted to make sure 😁

[vapor2]

3. No way Manchin, go sail away on your yacht

[Blue Owl]

4. Go sail your fancy houseboat to the Island of Forgotten Fucks, Manchin

And stay there.

[snowybirdie]

5. Ha

He's got about ten days to convince over 600 delegates to support him after he's turned his back the Party

[Raven123]

9. My guess is he will not convince millions of voters. He is trying to back door elect TFG

[JohnSJ]

6. Reports are that Democratic donors are asking him to do that

https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=19207015

[Orangepeel]

10. "some" donors

His wife and daughter?

[JohnSJ]

13. Hopefully it isn't very many, but the media is pushing this as a major story right now.

[diane in sf]

75. The same ahole tech bros and bitcoin pirates who acted to shove Biden out? The ones who'd rather

have trump in office if it means they aren’t taxed and regulated?

[Raven123]

7. Thank goodness for the early outpouring of support for Harris. No room for DINOs

[Bristlecone]

8. Maybe he can get drunk tonight and start smilin' and dial in'

All of us tonight after the bars closed.

He is pathetic.

[joanbarnes]

11. hell no

[relayerbob]

12. RFK's brain worm gets around

[Rizen]

14. Like anyone's going to vote for him

In the primary or otherwise.

[bluestarone]

15. GO AWAY!

PLEASE!

[chicoescuela]

16. Go to hell Manchin

No one wants to do anything anymore other than to STFU and go away.

[Miguelito Loveless]

17. Again, you dismiss this at your p

The money men bought the GOP and six justices. They are now angling to buy the Democrats in order to win no matter who wins the election. These people will make the argument that Manchin will “attract” Trump voters, and is the “ideal” candidate.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

18. Manchin will be rejected by the DNC which may help VP Harris

[bamagal62]

19. 😂😂😂

[dweller]

20. Oh boy !

This is getting really exciting now …



✌🏻

[ramapo]

21. Go for it

He'll embarrass himself

[Cheezoholic]

22. He needs a place to park that Yacht ;) n/t

[notemason]

45. Vladivostok

should be his first choice.

[tosh]

23. Eff Manchin.

[Scruffy1]

24. I can see his campaign Slogan now.

I SUCK BUT AT LEAST I"M NOT SHITLER.

[rsdsharp]

26. Joe, ya got two chances: Slim and None.

Slim’s dead, and None’s livin’ in Nebraska.

[Historic NY]

27. Biden endorsed Harris.....Manchin would have to get Bidens delegates

a task he isn't up to.

[Sneederbunk]

28. Couldn't win another Senate term in his own state.

[MuseRider]

29. Naaaaaaaaa

don't think so.

[TheRickles]

30. "Two sources familiar with his thinking" - can't we do better than that for journalism?

[TheRickles]

85. I wonder what those two sources have to say for themselves after today's news that Manchin isn't in the running.

[Biophilic]

31. Simple. If he becomes the Democratic nominee than I am no longer a democrat.

There are some lines I will not cross.

[Crowman2009]

34. I'll probably go full Pirate Party on the write-in portion if that's the case.

[Crowman2009]

32. Haven't seen anything posted by the pro-Manchin crowd yet.

They must have evaporated.

[groundloop]

33. Or never truly existed.

[Crowman2009]

35. Oh they were posting quite a bit a year or two ago on DU!

They always argued: We need to keep a majority in the senate, he helps us put judges in office, blah, blah, blah.

[groundloop]

57. Well, to be honest that's more pragmatic than pro-Manchin

I hated his guts but understood that he was better than having a rabid right winger from WV.

[catchnrelease]

36. Are we allowed to say

Piss off?!!! If not then how about F**K NO?

[sakabatou]

37. Fuck you, Manchin

[patphil]

38. Manchin is 76 years old, and not exactly a strong, loyal Democrat.

He wouldn't have much chance against Trump...would lose the Black vote, and the progressive vote, and the women's vote, etc.
He's in the process of walking away from the party, and there's no need to have him stop walking at this time.

[BlueWaveNeverEnd]

49. Would be hard for anyone over 70 to be the nominee these days.

[patphil]

63. Agreed. I think the focus should shift to Trump's age (78) and obvious mental decline.

[NH Ethylene]

68. Agree. That would be a slap in the face to Joe Biden.

As usual though, Manchin pops up to spoil things. Harris'es candidacy should be the only big news today.

[cstanleytech]

79. What we need is someone young like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

[BluenFLA]

39. Get lost Manchin

He undermined Biden and the country every chance he could. He should stay in WV and STFU.

[Wicked Blue]

40. The party won't take him

[SunSeeker]

41. LOL

Good luck with that Manchin. But you're welcome to re-join the Democratic Party.

[hay rick]

61. I was going to post "let me be the first to say LOL" but you beat me to it.

LOL.

[bromeando]

42. Manchin

fat chance

[dexdah]

43. LOL

[MayReasonRule]

44. I Am Not In Favor Of Manchin

I do not see that his record reflects reliable decisions on the behalf of our nation's populace.

I am against Manchin as a Democratic candidate for POTUS.

I think that Manchin's record lays out betrayals of his constituency and the country at large.

[onetexan]

46. didn't he leave the party? LOL Hit the road jack!

[Bo Zarts]

66. And don't you come back no more ..

No more, no more ..

[Mz Pip]

47. How clueless can you get?

He wouldn’t even carry WV.

[LNM]

48. Can he even do that?

I mean if he can throw his hat in the ring, why can't I?

[Galraedia]

50. Moron Manchin can f**k off

I notice that the authors of this piece posted numerous articles calling for Biden to drop out and are now pushing for this POS. Manchin will never be the nominee and this is just a pathetic attempt to either divide the democratic party or get attention.

[grockri]

52. Manchin, Go to Hell!!

No Democrat in their right will vote for you. Not everyone is a gullible as West Virginians. Who you did nothing for. They are wise to you crap too.

[markodochartaigh]

53. I can guess who his vp would be,

Sinema.
Then instead of "a chicken in every pot" the slogan would be "a cinema in every mansion". The only candidate whom he would take votes from would be Bobby.

[cstanleytech]

54. Well if it came down to Trump vs Manchin as the Democratic nominee I would be voting for Manchin.

Hell, I'd vote for almost anyone else as long as it's not a Republican.

[caballojm]

55. Manchin has a slightly better chance

than I do of getting the Democratic nomination ... but not by much.

[relayerbob]

58. I've read he raised $27 today after his announcement

[CapnSteve]

59. Fuck you Manchin

That is all.

[Seinan Sensei]

60. Must've attached Flowbee to an industrial-size vacuum

Sucked-out all remaining common-sense during yesterday's haircut

[hvn_nbr_2]

62. Based on the subject line, I was sure this was from the onion. nt

[Skittles]

64. LOL

he can fuck RIGHT THE HELL OFF

[TBF]

65. Don't go away mad Joe, just go away. nt

[smb]

67. Just Fill Out The Required Paperwork...

The application forms for "Backstabber Wishing Readmission to the Democratic Party" are stored in the bottom of a locked filing cabinet in a disused lavatory with a sign on the door saying "Beware of the Leopard".

[Haggis 4 Breakfast]

69. Joe "Mansion" (and yacht) cannot beat trump

Cannot stomach Joe Manchin. He is just as arrogant and ignorant as trump. And a cheap imitation.

He can drop all the way dead.

[BurnDoubt]

71. No. I'm pretty sure Giuliani gave the Felon Manchin's file.

Likely the reason he could never act like a Democrat... Kompromat... Roy Cohn page one.

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

73. Where do I get my "Joe Manchin / George Santos" lawn signs?

Axios? I thought it would be from the Onion.

Joe Manchin should expect a loud welcome in Chicago.

[markie]

74. just no....!!!

[Irish_Dem]

76. He is a narcissist and attention junkie.

He can't stand somebody else getting attention.

[Oopsie Daisy]

77. LOL! 😂🤣🤪 and 🙄

[onenote]

82. Axios apparently needs new sources.

https://www.ktsm.com/news/national-news/manchin-i-am-not-running-for-office/

[PuraVidaDreamin]

83. He'd probably choose Kirsten Sinema as VP running mate

What a joke that man is.

[republianmushroom]

84. We don't need a republican whore as our candidate !

[FlyingPiggy]

87. Bridge is burnt down to a crisp. He needs to chat w Krysten Sinema for a reality check.