The party switch was the culmination of a long breakup with the Democratic Party by the conservative senator from West Virginia.
Joe Manchin Becomes an Independent, Leaving Options Open for Another Run
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The party switch was the culmination of a long breakup with the Democratic Party by the conservative senator from West Virginia.