Joe Manchin Said He Would Be Fine With Whatever The Voters Choose When Asked If He Wanted The Democratic Party To Win The Midterm Elections.

Joe Manchin dodged a question about whether he wants the Democratic Party to win the House and Senate. Manchin said he believed people were tired of politicians fighting and holding legislation “hostage.” He said he would be fine with whoever voters choose and would “work with what I have.”

Sen. Joe Manchin on Sunday dodged a direct question about whether he wanted the Democratic Party to win the November midterm elections and retain control of the House and Senate. Speaking to NBC’s Chuck Todd on “Meet the Press,” the West Virginia congressman said, “I think people are sick and tired of politics, Chuck. I really do.” “I think they’re sick and tired of Democrats and Republicans fighting and arguing and holding legislation hostage because they didn’t get what they wanted, or something or someone can take credit for something,” Manchin added. Todd then pressed Manchin, asking him directly if he wanted the Democrats to win. “I think the Democrats have great candidates running. They’re good people that I’ve worked with,” the senator responded. “And I have tremendous respect and friendship with my Republican colleagues. So I can work on both sides very easily.” “Don’t you care about the outcome of this year’s election?” Todd asked Manchin. “Well, whatever the voters choose. I can’t decide what happens in Kansas or California or Texas. I really can’t,” Manchin said. He added that he always respects the representatives elected by the states and does his best to work with them. “I don’t play politics like that. I don’t like it like that,” Manchin added. “I’m not him.” Manchin has been one of the biggest obstacles to passage of major legislation by Democrats in the Senate, despite the party’s control of the chamber. First, the senator killed President Joe Biden’s landmark legislation to build better laws. In April, Manchin also addressed claims he could switch parties in the GOP — an idea touted by Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell — saying he has “never considered” the idea from “that standpoint.” The story continues Manchin was also reticent to voice his support for Biden in 2024. In a surprise U-turn last week, Manchin said he would support the Deflation Act, a deal he and Sen. Chuck Schumer cut that provides $370 billion for climate and energy programs and binds the U.S. to reduce emissions by 40% by 2030. Read the original article on Insider