But beyond that, Manchin demurred when pressed about supporting his party or its nominee for president in upcoming elections. People “are sick and tired of politics,” he said, and want their representatives in Washington to put country over party. But in distancing himself from fellow Democrats, Manchin also tried to decry the rise of partisanship and suggested America's path forward will need to move beyond traditional party-line politics. Manchin had torpedoed a grander plan last December and previously lowered expectations about a substantial agreement being reached. Manchin demurred when asked whether he hoped Democrats would keep their majorities in Congress.

Source: thestar August 01, 2022 17:07 UTC