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In a recent interview, Senator Chris Murphy from Connecticut shared his belief that if Senator Joe Manchin from West Virginia were to run as a third-party candidate in the 2024 presidential race, he would take more votes away from former President Donald Trump than from President Joe Biden. Murphy, who was speaking on NBC News’s “Meet The Press,” also touched on other topics such as the importance of avoiding a government shutdown during international crises and his confidence in the Democratic party.
Sen. Chris Murphy says Joe Manchin third-party run would benefit Biden and hurt Trump https://t.co/CJ04tQMf8y
— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) November 13, 2023
Now, let’s talk about this potential third-party run by Manchin. First of all, it’s important to note that Manchin has announced he won’t be seeking reelection. Instead, he plans to travel across the country in an effort to bring unity to our politically divided nation. Many consider Manchin to be one of the most bipartisan lawmakers in today’s contentious political climate, which is quite an admirable trait.
But back to the topic at hand – Murphy’s prediction. According to Murphy, if Manchin were to run as a third-party candidate, he would likely draw more votes from Trump than from Biden. Now, this is an interesting theory. If it were to come true, it could potentially give Biden a crucial advantage in what would undoubtedly be a neck-and-neck rematch against Trump.
Let’s dive into the numbers for a moment. A recent CNN poll showed Biden trailing Trump in a general election by a slim margin. Around half of the country said they wouldn’t vote for Biden, and he garnered only 45% support among registered voters in a hypothetical general election. On the other hand, Trump received 49% support. So, if Murphy’s prediction holds true, Manchin’s third-party run could sway the election in Biden’s favor.
Of course, this is all speculation at this point, and a lot can change between now and the 2024 election. But if Manchin does decide to throw his hat in the ring as a third-party candidate, it’ll certainly shake things up in the political landscape. As a conservative, it’s fascinating to see how these dynamics play out, and it’ll be interesting to see if Manchin’s potential run truly does impact Trump’s chances more than Biden’s.
