Politics

Joe Manchin Officially Ditches the Democratic Party

OUT ON MY OWN

Democrats control the Senate by a narrow margin, 51-49, already relying on three independents.

Martin Pengelly
Martin Pengelly 

Washington Bureau Chief

U.S. Senator Joe Manchin rides an elevator after leaving the Senate floor on September 6, 2023.
Julia Nikhinson/Reuters
Martin Pengelly

Martin Pengelly

Washington Bureau Chief

martin.pengelly@thedailybeast.com

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