Manchin Calls for ‘Mini-Primary’ After Biden Exits, Says He Will Not Challenge ‘Far Left’ Harris

Asked if Ms. Harris is ‘too far left,’ the West Virginia senator replies without hesitation: ‘Absolutely.’

AP/Mariam Zuhaib, file
Senator Manchin at the Capitol, September 20, 2022. AP/Mariam Zuhaib, file

Senator Manchin, who has decided not to run for president after a few hours of speculation, is calling on the Democratic Party to hold a “mini-primary” to choose the nominee, instead of just anointing Vice President Harris. 

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