Joe Manchin
In a statement, the West Virginia senator said his wife “remains in stable condition but will stay there for a couple of days for precautionary measures.”
There were once liberal Republicans and conservative Democrats. But hyperpartisanship and extremist activism have made nuance in our politics essentially impossible.
The West Virginia centrist will leave the Senate, but he hinted he is not finished with politics yet.
Republicans got help from three Democrats and two independents to prevent mentally incompetent veterans from being automatically reported for gun background checks.
The well-funded centrist group says it wants to field a presidential candidate who will focus on substance. But its first big event was all style.
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice is running for the Senate, and Republicans are generally supportive. But they may want to be careful what they wish for.
The West Virginia senator skirted the question during a Fox News interview Sunday, as he ponders a run for reelection in 2024 in an increasingly red state.