Senator Joe Manchin Resigns from Democratic Party
Manchin Cites Political Divisions and Accomplishments in West Virginia
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Senator Joe Manchin III, the conservative West Virginia Democrat who has said he will retire at the end of his term on Friday, has switched his party. Manchin, a former state legislator and governor who arrived in the Senate in November 2010, announced last year that he would not seek reelection in November. He has been the subject of intense political pressure from both parties since then.
The West Virginia Democrat announced he will not seek reelection citing political divisions and his accomplishments for the state. His decision opens up a chance for Republicans to potentially flip the seat.
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