Senator Joe Manchin, please reconsider your actions. There has been speculation that Manchin, a West Virginia Democrat known for bucking his party, may be considering a run for the presidency. While he has not confirmed anything, he did make an appearance in New Hampshire and confidently stated, “If I get in a race, I’m going to win.” Many people in the crowd were hoping for an announcement that he would run as a third-party candidate in 2024, but that did not happen. However, Manchin dropped hints, appearing on stage with Jon Huntsman, former Republican governor of Utah, and Joe Lieberman, the former Democratic vice-presidential candidate.
Lieberman is now involved with No Labels, a new political party that claims to be against political parties. The party is currently working on qualifying for the presidential ballot in multiple states, leading to speculation about a possible Manchin-Huntsman ticket. Manchin expressed the belief that most Americans no longer have faith in the political parties and their ability to deliver on promises.
Manchin is known for his bipartisan image and his willingness to negotiate for favors in exchange for his vote. He has used this tactic to delay President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, holding out for an energy deal. He has also threatened to vote with Republicans to repeal the legislation if Biden doesn’t cut back on support for electric vehicles. Manchin is particularly vocal about coal, an industry that is significant in his home state of West Virginia.
It’s no secret that Manchin has a history in the coal business and has profited from it. He has built his political career on working within the system, even when making threats that could potentially disrupt it. It’s questionable whether he genuinely believes he could win the presidency, but as a third-party candidate, he would certainly generate significant attention. Running a losing campaign for president might be more exciting than running for re-election to the Senate.
Recent polling suggests that a substantial number of registered voters, around 47%, would consider voting for a third-party candidate. However, it’s unlikely that most of them would follow through when it comes time to make a choice. Still, a well-publicized third option could have an impact in key states and potentially change the overall outcome of the election. This possibility is causing concern among Democrats.
If Manchin truly wants to advocate for his big issues, such as deficit spending, why doesn’t he run in a Democratic primary? The answer may be that challenging the sitting president within his own party would be futile and make him appear delusional. Additionally, Manchin aligns himself with the No Labels movement, which emphasizes the need to bridge the growing divide in American politics caused by toxic rhetoric from elected leaders.
Regardless of whether one party is solely responsible for the toxicity in politics, there are only three ways to combat it: working within a party to nominate good candidates, refusing to vote and complaining about the choices, or rallying around a third party. Manchin seems to be leaning towards the third option, which could inadvertently contribute to Donald Trump’s return to the White House. This decision would not bode well for Manchin’s reputation and could garner him unfavorable labels within the media.
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