"Manchin Considers Romney and Portman as Potential Running Mates for Presidential Bid"
TL;DR
Senator Joe Manchin mentioned Senator Mitt Romney and former Senator Rob Portman as potential running mates for a hypothetical third-party ticket for the White House, while expressing skepticism about the likelihood of a successful third-party campaign. He has been critical of both political parties and their leaders and has not ruled out the prospect of a third-party run, despite announcing he would not seek reelection this year.
- Manchin mentions Romney, Portman when asked about potential White House running mates The Hill
- Joe Manchin floats Mitt Romney as a potential running mate as he weighs a presidential bid NBC News
- Joe Manchin suggests Mitt Romney, Rob Portman as potential running mates as he flirts with third party ticket Fox News
- Manchin floats Romney or Portman as hypothetical VP picks for a third party bid POLITICO
- City Club of Cleveland Breakfast Forum with Sen. Joe Manchin C-SPAN
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