Posted 3/15/2024, 1:28:00 PM
Manchin Dashes Hopes of Reversal on Retirement Despite Schumer Appeals
- Manchin says it's a "long-shot scenario" that he will reconsider retiring and run for reelection in 2024, despite Schumer's reported pleas
- Manchin announced in November 2022 that he would retire from the Senate at the end of this term
- Republicans expected to easily pick up Manchin's West Virginia Senate seat
- Manchin won't launch a third-party presidential bid after speculation last year
- Manchin plans to finish his Senate term and travel the country speaking about finding common ground