Manchin, coy on presidential bid, says third-party ticket wouldn’t act as spoiler in 2024

As Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) stays mum on his 2024 ambitions, the West Virginia senator is fiercely defending plans from the centrist group No Labels to create a third-party presidential ticket, arguing such a move would not create a “spoiler” opportunity for former President Donald Trump to reclaim the White House. No Labels has emerged as a nationwide group actively courting centrists in both parties who could make up a 2024 presidential “unity ticket” that offers an alternative to “divisive” candidates. The group hosted its first town hall meeting on Monday night, featuring Manchin and former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman, a Republican, as the keynote speakers — raising questions about whether the pair is being courted for the alternative ticket. Read the full story here: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/manchin-says-third-party-ticket-wouldnt-spoil-2024 Check out our website: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/