"Sen. Joe Manchin Ends Speculation, Declares He Will Not Run for President"
TL;DR
Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia announced that he will not run for president, ending months of speculation about a potential independent or third-party candidacy. He expressed a desire to focus on bringing the country together and not wanting to play the role of a spoiler in a likely Biden-Trump rematch. Manchin's decision comes after months of stoking speculation and aligning himself with the bipartisan group No Labels, with the group still exploring its options for a potential Unity ticket.
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