Joe Manchin Becomes 'Independent'

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  • Politician Portrayal

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Contributing sentiments towards policy:

41% : Manchin joins three other members of the Senate who identify as independents: Sens. Bernie Sanders (Vt.), Angus King (Maine) and Kyrsten Sinema (Ariz.), who each caucus with Democrats.
22% : At the time, Manchin said he did not expect to do so. Democrats face a tough map as they try to preserve their narrow Senate majority in November, largely playing defense in states that Trump has carried.

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