Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., is seen in the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, September 6, 2023.
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Independent Sen. Joe Manchin on Sunday called on President Joe Biden to exit the race against former President Donald Trump.
“I came to decision with a heavy heart that I think it’s time to pass the torch to new generation,” said Manchin on CNN’s “State of the Union.”
He also called for an open nomination process, suggesting Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear as contenders.
The pressure campaign against Biden’s reelection bid has been growing since his debate disaster against Trump in June. Along with Manchin, 36 Democratic lawmakers have called on Biden to exit the race and allow a new nominee to take the helm of the ticket.
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