Former Democrat Now Independent

Senator Joe Manchin Changes Party Registration

Former Democrat Now Independent

Photo Posted on Twitter

Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia has officially registered as an independent, according to a photo he posted on Twitter on Friday. The move comes after months of speculation about Manchin's political future. Manchin has been a Democrat for decades, but he has often clashed with his party's leadership on issues such as energy and gun control. His decision to leave the Democratic Party is a significant development in the ongoing political realignment in the United States.

Manchin said in a statement that he was "deeply disappointed" by the Democratic Party's "partisan approach to governing." He said he would continue to work with both Democrats and Republicans to find common ground on issues that matter to West Virginia.

The Democratic Party has criticized Manchin's decision to leave the party, saying that he is putting his own political interests ahead of the needs of his constituents. The Republican Party has welcomed Manchin's move, saying that it shows that the GOP is the party of inclusivity.

Manchin's decision to become an independent is a reminder of the growing political divide in the United States. It remains to be seen what impact his move will have on the balance of power in the Senate or on the future of the Democratic Party.