West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin leaves Democratic Party, becomes independent while continuing to caucus with Democrats.

West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin, a long-term Democrat, has left the Democratic Party to become an independent, citing concerns about "partisan extremism" in both major political parties. Despite his change in party affiliation, he will continue to caucus with the Democrats, maintaining their majority control in the Senate at 51-49. Manchin, who has been critical of partisan politics, stated he wanted to continue fighting for a "sensible majority" in America.

May 31, 2024
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