Democrats Fear a Disaster.
Centrist’s decision to not seek Senate re-election stirs speculation of a presidential bid as groups like No Labels seek alternatives to Biden and Trump
No Labels, the moderate political group, has been exploring the launch of a third-party presidential ticket next spring. A potential No. 1 draft pick just signaled he might be available.
West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin’s decision not to seek re-election to the Senate next year has intensified questions about whether he might seek the presidency, either as an independent candidate or through the No Labels’ effort.
Manchin—a deal-making Democratic senator known for convening fellow lawmakers on “Almost Heaven,” his D.C.-based houseboat—has been associated with No Labels for more than a decade. The centrist group isn’t required to disclose its donors because it is organized as a nonprofit rather than a traditional political party. It has been laying the groundwork to field an alternative presidential ticket if the 2024 campaign features a rematch of President Biden and former President Donald Trump, adding to fears among Democrats of a third-party spoiler candidate.
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