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Manchin Criticizes Democratic Leadership

Updated 2026-07-05 11:25 UTC 1 source Negative

Former independent Senator Joe Manchin criticized the Democratic Party for its internal divisions and lack of leadership. His comments come amid growing tensions within the party over democratic socialist candidates.

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Manchin blames Democratic divisions on 'void of leadership'

Former independent Sen. Joe Manchin (W.V.) blamed the Democratic Party’s “void in leadership” on internal splits over the rise of democratic socialist candidates in a new radio interview on Sunday morning. In a conversation with radio host John Catsimatidis on his show “Cats Roundtable,” Manchin ci

2026-07-05 11:00 UTC