- Outgoing West Virginia senator says he could 'absolutely' see himself as president amid speculation over third-party 2024 bid
- Democratic lawmaker says he is worried a second Biden term would have White House staff dominated by far-left groups
- Manchin warns a Trump return to the White House should be 'very much concerning' to every human who loves America
In an interview with CNN, Manchin said he worries about a second Biden term with a White House staff who he believes is dominated by a group of 'far, far-left liberals.'
Despite criticism of the Biden administration, the West Virginia lawmaker called President Biden a 'good, decent man' and warned a Trump return to the White House would be 'very much concerning to every human being.'
The 76-year-old said in his announcement most Americans are 'just plain worn out' with Washington, and he would work to find 'middle ground.'
The outgoing West Virginia lawmaker has launched his own tour to hear from Americans across the country.
Manchin has said there is no timeline for making a decision amid speculation that he will launch his own bid for the White House.
He argued the United States does not work from extremes and has been widely touted as a potential presidential candidate for the third-party moderate group No Labels.
If he runs, CNN reported Manchin would want to take the spots on state ballots being secured by the group.
Critics have said running as a third party candidate could play spoiler and help Trump win a second term.
Manchin has argued voters have never been as 'displeased' with the likely candidates as they are now. But according to CNN, Manchin is worried about polls that make him doubt whether Biden will get a second term.
A series of recent polls out in January show Trump winning in a head-to-head match up against President Biden.
Manchin has blasted the former president, suggesting democracy is on the line, should Trump return to the White House.
He told CNN the prospect should be 'very much concerning to every human being and every person who basically loves the country that we have, and the life that we have, and trying to have a future for our children and future generations.'
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