"Manchin Considers Romney and Portman as Potential Third-Party VP Picks"
TL;DR
Senator Joe Manchin, considering a potential third-party presidential bid, mentioned Mitt Romney and Rob Portman as hypothetical choices for his running mate during a Q&A session. His nationwide "listening tour" and involvement with centrist organizations have sparked concerns among Democrats about potential impact on President Joe Biden's reelection bid. Manchin aims to mobilize the middle and unite Americans through his movement.
- Manchin floats Romney or Portman as hypothetical VP picks for a third party bid POLITICO
- Joe Manchin floats Mitt Romney as a potential running mate as he weighs a presidential bid NBC News
- Manchin mentions Romney, Portman when asked about potential White House running mates The Hill
- ‘I’d ask Mitt Romney. Maybe Rob Portman’: Joe Manchin indulges third-party speculation in Cleveland cleveland.com
- Opinion | Joe Manchin Would Like Your Attention, and He Is Not Alone The New York Times
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