Joe Manchin announced a few moments ago that he has just left the Democratic Party. Manchin held up a form in a photos showing he is now registered as an Independent:
My commitment to do everything I can to bring our country together has led me to register as an independent with no party affiliation. pic.twitter.com/tvMB2N87AW
— Senator Joe Manchin (@Sen_JoeManchin) May 31, 2024
If Manchin really wants to bring this country together, he’ll withdraw his vote for Schumer to run the Senate. That would really be an announcement!
Until then, I don’t think this really changes anything meaningful.