Sen. Joe Manchin calls on Biden to drop out of presidential race

Independent Sen. Joe Manchin called on President Joe Biden to exit the race against Donald Trump in an interview on CNN’s “State of the Union.” Rep. Adam Smith, who has also called on Biden to step down, reacts to the news with The Weekend.



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[patriciareynolds]

A true Republican in Democratic clothing.

[tommymorrison]

I think Manchin should drop out of Congress.

[annamartinez]

Who cares what this quitter thinks. Quitters love company.

[alvarhanso]

Joe Manchin doesn't care what voters think, why should we care what he thinks?

[terrencekane]

Any loser who changes parties mid stream has no business giving advice to others.

[Solarsystem]

This guy is not a democrat. He cannot win a race for dog catcher in his district. I don't get why the networks keep mention him.

[timetobenotdo]

Seems like a leech trying to capitalize and take credit for something that was already in motion.

[jcrowe]

I know you know what happens if he steps down. So just leave president Biden alone. You have no right to criticize him.

[joeberta]

The pseudo- Republican plays into trump’s hands.

[cynthiaallen-bryant]

Joe Manchin we remember how you voted against our president for every bill. You left our party stay gone. Bye B!

[shaystern]

we the people call on this dino to drop out too

[GregFisher-ytei]

Joe m insider TRADING LEFT THE DEMOCRATS A LONG TIME AGO. JOE BIDEN HAS HONOR AND NEVER SHOULD HAVE DROPPED OUT INDEPENDENT THANK YOU SIR FOR 50 YEAR'S. WERE IN DEPT CRAP NOW.

[alrogan]

Citizens United at work, money choosing the candidate. The people have spoken and they said JOE.

[Alph]

Munchkin himself should have stepped a long time ago, and heavy heart yeah right

[ECole-lewe]

Of course he makes this announcement. BIG MONEY AND POLITICAL AMBITIONS. Watch the recording of Texas Paul's live stream from this morning, 7/21/24. John Flannery breaks it down on his channel, too. But Texas Paul is more extensive. They explain why Biden is standing strong so far. Let's just hope it continues.

[drindabell]

Manchin making the showboat rounds noting to see or hear from him. Just a lot of egotistical hot air...Pass by this wast of time and space.

[clairhennings]

No! Joe Biden needs democrats that don’t Flip Flop at every sign of trouble! Manchin can drop out himself, nobody likes a quitter and you are a quitter! Have some respect for your Commander and Chief, with age comes knowledge and experience, something Trump doesn’t have and never will have! Just my opinion

[debbie]

“10% for the big guy” with years of DOJ and media cover ups has to be a tough gig to just walk away from..

[biblioeditor]

His daughter needs to be in jail for that Epipen Debacle. He is Definitely Not for the “everyday man”! 👨

[Geewasright]

Biden deserves this for not calling out Manchin on voting rights. HA HA.