In public, Sen. Joe Manchin says he believes there’s a role for him as a national icon in the “fiscally responsible and socially compassionate” middle, comparable with the role Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders plays for the progressive left.
From whom Manchin will win votes is actually pretty interesting. In a race where most voters seem to vote against one person, instead of for, a third candidate could get a chance … if said candidate wasn’t the most universally unliked person on the hill next to Rafael Cruz.
Yeah. A man who is hated by both parties outside of WV thinks he can win the presidency? As an independent?!
Manchin, you are no Teddy Roosevelt.
Teddy Roosevelt shat bigger than Joe Manchin
He would be more likely to upend trump. Maybe Manchin will finally officially switch parties.
Not just outside.
From whom Manchin will win votes is actually pretty interesting. In a race where most voters seem to vote against one person, instead of for, a third candidate could get a chance … if said candidate wasn’t the most universally unliked person on the hill next to Rafael Cruz.