West Virginia Incumbent: Democrat Joe Manchin US Senate

[Omaha Steve]

He hasn't said he is running for re-election yet. He has $9.5 million in his war chest IF he does run. IF he runs and wins the primary, do we raise $ for him on ActBlue?

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	9 (27%)
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[czarjak]

1. He's no Maverick.

[jimfields33]

2. Remember the senate is a numbers game.

Without Manchin, we definitely wouldn’t have over 300 judges because in 2020, it would have been 51-49 republican and 2022, 50-50 which would have allowed judges but not 300. Plus, Vice President Harris would be tie breaker on all judges.

[czarjak]

3. Not saying he's ALL bad. Just so wrong when he is.

[jimfields33]

8. He definitely stopped quite a bit, but I still think at this point, he's worth the number.

Now, I’d completely change my mind if we had 54 democratic seats. I’d say, enjoy retirement. But we’re not there yet. And getting 70 percent is a million times better then zero.

[czarjak]

9. Makes A Grating Annoyance

[617Blue]

4. He ain't running for Senate. If he were wouldn't he...

be criticizing Jim Justice regarding the issue with IRS seizing his helicopter? I'm not saying this is a huge issue but it is something you hit your opponent on immediately if you have any kind of campaign. Has he said anything?

Manchin has run his last race as a a Dem and will dedicate the next year to putting Donald Trump back in the WH.

[flying_wahini]

5. He's a traitor. Hell NO.

[Xavier Breath]

6. Anyone know much about this Zachary Shrewsbury

who may challenge him for the Democratic nomination? I see where he was a Marine and has formed an exploratory committee. Just wonder what his chances might be realistically.

[tritsofme]

14. Somehwre between slim and nil

This is a state where Biden did not crack 30%, Manchin is the only Democrat who can (maybe) win.

[róisín_dubh]

20. Unfortunately...

Lots of things about WV politics and business are incredibly incestuous. Drive anywhere in the state and see billboards for X Manchin for Office and Y Manchin Real Estate Agency (just examples but hopefully you get my point). Even WVU is like that, know someone in the state? Here’s a cushy job you’re unqualified to have.
So, sadly I don’t think it’s in the cards for Mr Shrewsbury.
I can’t wait to change my voter registration to PA.

[Maru Kitteh]

7. Joe will dedicate his time to finding ways to keep as much of that chest as possible and

making other Dems kiss his ass for the remainder of it on his way out. That's what I think.

[rso]

10. RSO

If he runs for his Senate seat then sure, it’s in our interest that he win over the Republican candidate.

[Fiendish Thingy]

11. Do what you want, he won't get any money from me. Nt

[doc03]

12. If he runs he has little chance of winning, Justice is very popular. nt

[Hermit-The-Prog]

13. Only "IF he runs and wins the primary".

[Omaha Steve]

15. kick

[MistakenLamb]

16. not sure he even runs as a Democrat

likely he runs under the No Labels party or independent. He’s still behind Justice by about 8 points.

[former9thward]

17. If he runs for the Senate he has his own money sources.

DU money would be better spent elsewhere.

[Omaha Steve]

18. kick

[Polybius]

19. If he runs and has a chance, then I'll send him $1,000

If he's polling 17 points behind Jim Justice in July, then Hell no. I'm a realist.

[In It to Win It]

21. We are better off with Joe Manchin holding the WV seat than not having him

So if he runs and wins the primary AS A DEMOCRAT, then I say raise funds

[Iggo]

22. Good luck. I ain't gonna try and talk you out of it.

But don’t look at me for one thin fucking dime.