Overview

• Senator Joe Manchin is reportedly considering a run for president in 2024, potentially as an independent candidate.
• He has suggested that a health scare for President Biden or a conviction for former President Trump could provide an opening for his campaign.
• Manchin has been critical of both the Biden administration and the prospect of a Trump return to the White House.
• Manchin has positioned himself as a centrist, often breaking from his Democratic colleagues on key votes.
• He has been traveling the country, hinting at a potential third-party run after Super Tuesday.