Manchin’s Planned Visit to New Hampshire Event Alarms Dems
Biden supporters fear his appearance at a No Labels event signal his plan to launch a third-party presidential bid.

Kevin Lamarque/Reuters
A planned visit to New Hampshire by Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) for an event hosted by bipartisan group No Labels reportedly has Democrats alarmed, fearing it might signal his intention to mount a third-party presidential campaign. No Labels has publicly contemplated backing a “unity” campaign in 2024, which Democrats worry could siphon support from President Joe Biden. Manchin, who will appear alongside former Republican Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman at the group’s “Common Sense” event, said he’s undecided on a 2024 bid. “I haven’t ruled out anything or ruled in anything,” Manchin told CNN on Wednesday.
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