Former West Virginia Senator Manchin has rolled out an Independent Leadership Council to champion independent political candidates. Wire outlets have noted the group seeks to push independent governance experiments. The move comes after recent chatter about Manchin stepping back into the political sphere leaning toward alternate governance models. Newsrooms have also highlighted the initiative. Manchin, once a Democrat who turned independent in 2023, continues to shape his political legacy by way of this new effort.
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Joe Manchin: Ex-West Virginia Senator launches Independent Leadership Council, 'This is crazy' | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Joe Manchin: Ex-West Virginia Senator launches Independent Leadership Council, 'This is crazy' | Hindustan Times Hindustan Times
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Joe Manchin reenters the political orbit with a new independent experiment - ABC17NEWS
Joe Manchin reenters the political orbit with a new independent experiment ABC17NEWS
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In West Virginia, a US firm is building a battery that runs on rust, cheap iron, air, and stores electric - The Times of India
In West Virginia, a US firm is building a battery that runs on rust, cheap iron, air, and stores electric The Times of India
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Morning Digest: An independent is challenging a GOP congressman. He'd rather face a Democrat. - The Downballot
Morning Digest: An independent is challenging a GOP congressman. He'd rather face a Democrat. The Downballot
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Kernels fall 5-3 to Dayton despite Tait's 18th homer - KWWL
Kernels fall 5-3 to Dayton despite Tait's 18th homer KWWL