Extended interview: Joe Manchin on why he's retiring from Senate, future political plans and more

[@wolfmangoland7972]

He is retiring from the Senate because he has no chance of winning the seat this time.

[@roger_is_red]

he is and has always been a paid employee of big oil he needs prison time not retirement

[@jesusvalencia336]

According to what I’m hearing, he hates people

[@robertpolityka8464]

The interview is going in circles..why cant he just say, "im not seeking the Presidency in 2024" or "i havent decided yet..lets get to another topic."

[@gjnelsondotcom]

Ask him what 1 + 1 equals. He’ll give you a measured, reasonable, soft-spoken dodge.

[@paladro]

he's a coal baron, he's going to retire to his pile of money and sell what dwindling influence he has.

[@franklingreen4719]

Manchin is a US Senator of West Virginia with an economy that has slipped from 45th to 47th best economy in the country! NEXT!!

[@jesusvalencia336]

He is a hoax, and we need to watch out for him

[@Wdbut]

He seems like he really wants to take the right approach and simply do what is right and that is so refreshing

[@speedtrls]

aka he has absolutely no convictions.

[@iMatti00]

Ummm, so someone can’t agree 60% with one party and 40% with the other party without having convictions? If one person only likes to eat meatloaf and steak and anything meat 95% the time, and another person is 95% vegetarian, and then Joe Manchin comes along and says he’s actually 60%/40%, you say he doesn’t have convictions on what food he likes?

[@speedtrls]

@@iMatti00 I don't think he has to agree with one party or another but what is useful to US is to have problem solving politicians who share vision and stick to some concrete values and proposals- being a moderate just because is not having any of those things. He held a special place in Democratic party but instead of trying to leverage his place to the better of the country, he chose obstruction and caving to pressure in his home state. How does that make a good presidential candidate?

[@iMatti00]

@@speedtrls- You call it obstructive, and quite frankly I would rather him not have obstructed certain things so that way Biden could’ve got more done what he wanted to get done. He’s many people are going to blame Biden when it’s less his fault than many people think. But you call it obstructing when presumably he was just voting his conscience.

[@rooseveltoggssr.9647]

I would vote for this mam, but he is going to need the people to support him 100% to make change and not over night.

[@markschulte-b4f]

W. Virginia is last in education. Manchin's work is done.

[@lizhall2961]

There are different kinds of education. While some surveys show that WVa is behind in white collar learning, I bet you the farmers of West Virginia know more about agriculture, practical skills, survival, and how to stretch a dollar than you. Not everyone who graduated from college is wise or knows practical skills. Many graduates do, but many graduates don't. The truly educated know the dangers of overgeneralizations. Of course W. Virgina needs to improve its education system.

[@markschulte-b4f]

@@lizhall2961 I agree , thsts true . Amazing people in w Virginia, all the more reason it sucks that their education system is dead last. Who decided that wasn't a priority. When did that happen?

[@irinashidou9725]

A state dominated by Republicans

[@lizhall2961]

@@markschulte-b4f Good question which deserves study. Part of it may betheir state legislature that rejected federal recommendations of Common Core standards and their schools are underfunded and understaffed. I am sure there are other factors.

[@jonathonhibbard]

I would 100% get behind this movement. I agree with Joe, my generation wants unity and true leadership.

[@ShadyCool]

Unity in the name of the status quo = failure. As the old saying goes, “The definition of insanity amounts to doing the same thing over and over while expecting a different outcome”. Congressional agreement for the sake of agreement alone is a worthless exercise.

[@ScottyL789]

Not at all for the sake of agreement. This movement is for the sake of all Americans. Policies that make sense. Policies, that better the American people and the American dream.

[@Bryan-yf5yq]

Manchin sounds a little crazy here

[@cald1421]

He wouldn’t be helping Trump. He’d be helping Biden.

[@carolynsumners4915]

No way would I vote for Manchin!

[@TheUnpredictable2020]

No way would I vote Biden or Trump. Wait and see don’t be so quick to judge those who haven’t put their fingers on the prize yet.

[@debrabashawpelsma9848]

I will work hard for President Biden Go home cheap list coal king Manchin

[@iMatti00]

Why?

[@jesusvalencia336]

Why don’t you ask him about how much money is family has made during the past couple years

[@otisgates622]

I actually like him I wish he was more conservative but he comes across as an middle ground person I’d like too see the government work together on the behalf of the American ppl it seems West Virginia is a tough constituency of middle class and poor working ppl you need a person from a place like that I like Desantis and also Trump but I do think Manchin has a legitimate shot with the middle line voters and independents within both parties

[@iMatti00]

I’m surprised to say you want him to be more conservative. I hear from several people that he has been way too conservative. That he eliminates several very popular laws across the United States, including even things that Republicans agree with. Like paid family leave for three months after you have a child. He would not let that come to the floor. Other things too. So what would be some keyways you think he should be more conservative?

[@levistrauss8310]

UT Senator Romney (R) & WV Senator Manchin (D) both come from deep MAGA territory. in 2020 West Virginia voted approx. 69% MAGA/Trump. in 2020 Utah voted approx. 59% MAGA/Trump. Both Manchin & Romney are saying the same exact thing; political polarization and extremism, lack of bipartisanship, awful rhetoric. Just interesting to see the Republican states have their Senators resign because of the extremism and polarization that has gripped both chambers, but particularly the MAGA movement.

[@levistrauss8310]

​@@4greendeep6 the "new" Republican party under Trump has redefined what it means to be a conservative. I used to be a conservative years back in the late 2000s, but MAGA embodies nothing the conservatives stood for 15-20 years ago. It's way too crazy now, I literally can't even talk about the election without people getting up in arms. It's kind of sad cuz I enjoyed having good political debates with folks....now they're just miserable and no one wants to talk about anything political.

[@luissantoyo27]

Utah is not “deep MAGA territory.” A large portion of us Utahns voted for Evan McMullin. Our state was at best tepidly for Trump. 59 percent is woeful for a Republican in a red state. Also, neither person you mentioned is resigning. They are retiring, which isn’t the same thing.

[@zest4life33304]

Manchin makes no sense and talks in circles

[@dallasjimenez6871]

I understand what he is saying, and I think it sound sane and is a middle ground approach but the problem is how divide this country is in the beginning one side painted the other as evil people, can you blame the other for now doing it too?… another problem is how he said he wants you to work off your student loan debts but when Dems wanted to put work requirements on expanded CTC to get him on then he said something about raising debt so he grifts too often!

[@cald1421]

Buddy. Ain’t no one want you as President.

[@Gary-f5s8u]

U are spot on Senator. I would Vote for you Joe Manchin

[@michaelandrewsalomonenewje4107]

He should have said: “Yes, I think there’s another way” - not “we’ll see”.

[@anthonyflores1606]

I am absolutely, 100% behind this man… but not his choice of footwear.

[@cald1421]

I’ll save him some time. Ain’t nobody want Manchin as President

[@cynthiashaw45]

Christie is the middle ground he is talking about. He should be supporting the Republican he says doesn’t exist. Manchin doesn’t need to be muddying the waters saying ….what about me? He can’t decide what party or people he represents…..but thinks we should put him in charge of everything? Endorse Christie. We need a federal prosecutor to lead the Republican Party in 2024. Not a man who isn’t sure if he is democratic, independent, or republican? Your not special Manchen. We are all struggling to understand who we can trust. Endorse Christie for the Republican nomination for president. 70 % of republicans are not voting because they can’t support MAGA. They are voting to take back their party and churches. They don’t need Manchen being uncertain.

[@cynthiashaw45]

@@4greendeep6 I think the voters they slur with the name RINOs are finally coming. Some elections it was 70% of republicans didn’t vote. There has been changes in the party and in our churches that have been difficult to support. They want their party back. Real republicans do not condone, promote, or pardon civil unrest or insurrection. They don’t condone the hardships our military endured over promotions for the political clout of one senator. This new rule they have voting who today working for the federal government they nominated to earn only $1 ……I vote all of them get $1 and we remove that disrespectful new toy. Hate and conspiracies have replaced common decency. Vote in the Republican primary for what you want to see happen.

[@cynthiashaw45]

@@4greendeep6 if you want him your going to have to vote for him. Remind others this primary is important. If you have an opinion on trump running for president get in there. This is your chance to elect a federal prosecutor instead. We have a voice if we are willing to use it. Manchin….it isn’t his time. We don’t need wishy washy. We need cut the crap Christie.

[@FactsDontCareAboutFeelings-m6x]

@@cynthiashaw45 👈😂 lol your rant didn’t age well, did it?

[@cynthiashaw45]

@@FactsDontCareAboutFeelings-m6x Christie was and still is more presidential than Trump. As a Republican I was trying to stay with my party and hope we were at the end of the trump crime spree. Trump is a threat to humanity.

[@unabrazoatodoslosbuenos]

He needs to leave after stealing money from the public coffers.

[@redneck400m3]

Hes pro oil and anti china. Hes got my vote

[@ernestchacon4928]

Joe Manchin is the foot in his mouth at the corporate meeting, sh!t on the stick..., 😂 !!!

[@HankAron-cp2ex]

This so called middle she is so out of touch only the extreme children have a voice in this country

[@jeanettecormier9689]

MANCHIN THIS IS 2 MONTHS AGO WAKE UP SMELL THE ROSES

[@SandhyaTayshetye]

Good man

[@Icarys_]

Man he was pulling me until he started talking about social issues

[@sherryo360]

Pleeeze

[@zachbowker222]

I voted for Biden in 2020 I was promised he was the “middle”. I have found that to not be true. If Joe Manchin run in 2024 I will 100% swap my vote to him.

[@johngiglio6834]

100% Democrat Snake!

[@inmarvillatoro6700]

He should run as a democrat by the way he expresses how Biden has shifted left

[@solomonlane1308]

After sitting in front of a red light for almost a year now, the moment for Joe to throw his hat in the presidential race has arrived, and in spades just like he asked for. The light has changed Senator Manchin, and the entire free world is waiting for you to step on it. What shade of green are you looking for?

[@DontBeeLeafTheHype]

All politicians have signed a deal with the devil. There is not one that is clean.

[@lizhall2961]

I like his measured tones. Parties need to cooperate for the greater good. Mega GOPs especially Trump and Green--name calling got to be fined punitively.

[@janwinter4397]

I do not hold Joe M in high regard No thank

[@Alcagaur1]

The Great Graftsby is retiring because Justice is coming, and for the first time in his gyroscopic existence he's genuinely praying that it's just Jim.

[@Alcagaur1]

@@4greendeep6 Jim Justice, currently Governor of West Virginia, has stated his intention to run for the Senate seat now occupied by Joe. Since Justice, an avowed Republican, is far more popular locally than Joe, the writing is on the wall. As the owner of multiple yachts and yet-to-be-proven morals, Joe is looking for a soft landing.

[@iMatti00]

What the heck are you talking about?

[@TBrl8]

Terribly naive idealistic man. His “movement” will help trump more than Biden. The American political system has no place for idealism. This guy needs to get real with what he is talking about here, which is electing trump.

[@lauradawson7676]

I hate to his seat go to Jim Justice. Vote blue!

[@irinashidou9725]

A former Democrat

[@PaulLobosco]

Norah, Norah. You present Biden or Trump. No mention of Bobby Kennedy, who's surging in the polls. C'mon, please be a journalist!! Till then, not credible.

[@michaelandrewsalomonenewje4107]

And … forget Mitt Romney. He’s a nice guy, but he would destroy Social Security if he had the chance.

[@thomasulrickson3457]

If he wants my vote he will have it

[@sergbustam]

Got to know Manchin better today , he is more reasonable than I thought he was , just got to listen carefully to him ! !

[@jesusvalencia336]

All he cares about his family money and that’s it

[@jesusvalencia336]

He is a joke

[@jesusvalencia336]

He is full of greed

[@LELOOSHIAN]

What a lier ! Smooth typical politicien ! This guy actually is worse than trump

[@LELOOSHIAN]

Traitor joe !