Manchin Won’t Commit To Backing Biden In 2024

The Daily Beast reports:

Sen. Joe Manchin wants to “see who all the players are” before he commits to endorsing President Joe Biden for reelection. He continued toeing the line on Sunday, a week after he refused to say if he identifies as a Democrat. “My main purpose right now is to work for my country and for my state,” he said on CBS’ Face the Nation.

“I’ve got plenty of time to make up my mind.” The moderate lawmaker skirted several attempts to pin down his positions, saying he’s saving it all for December, when he announces whether or not he’ll run for reelection to his own seat—or maybe even president.

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Asked if he would endorse President Biden for reelection, @Sen_JoeManchin says, “Let’s see who all the players are.”

And on his OWN political future, Manchin demurs: “I will make my political decision in December, whatever it may be.” pic.twitter.com/h6VORasqCw

— Face The Nation (@FaceTheNation) March 5, 2023