Manchin in new book: Schumer wanted ‘spectacle’ with push to end filibuster
- Former Senator Joe Manchin criticized Democrats for seeking to end the filibuster in his new book, claiming it would weaken the Senate's role.
- Manchin expressed a preference for Republicans to take the Senate in 2024, believing they would uphold the filibuster as a key democratic guardrail.
- In his book, Manchin described facing significant pressure from Senate Leader Chuck Schumer regarding important votes and legislative issues during his tenure.
- Manchin criticized the Democratic Party for becoming ideologically rigid, stating it alienated citizens and moved away from common ground.
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Manchin reflects on Senate career and outlines his vision of leadership in 'Dead Center'
From his roots in West Virginia to his pivotal role in some of Washington’s fiercest battles, Joe Manchin built a career on bucking partisan lines and pushing for pragmatism over ideology. In his new memoir, he recounts stories from the Senate, interactions with the White House and outlines his vision of leadership. Manchin joined Geoff Bennett to discuss "Dead Center."
Ex-Sen. Manchin’s New Book Rips Democrats
Former Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia has written a book that shows he has a bone to pick with many Democrats. Manchin, a Democrat-turned-independent who retired from the Senate in 2025 rather than run again in the deep red state, has written "Dead Center," which comes out Tuesday. The book, a copy of which was obtained by Punchbowl News, features Manchin taking shots at prominent Democrats like Presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden, along wi…
Manchin ripped Biden for ‘sending a f—ing check to everyone,’ dishes on ex-prez’s ‘very bad temper’ in new book
Former Sen. Joe Manchin opened up about the wrath he faced from former President Joe Biden's "very bad temper" and how he was quietly rooting for Republicans to retake the Senate last November to save the filibuster.
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