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https://nypost.com/2022/07/31/manchin-wont-say-if-dems-should-keep-control-of-congress/

Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin, who has refused to publicly commit to backing President Biden for re-election, on Sunday dodged even saying if he wants Dems to retain control of Congress in the midterm elections. The West Virginia pol was asked on NBC News Meet the Press, Do you want the Democrats to keep control of the United States Senate and the House of Representatives? He replied, Im not making those choices or decisions on that. Im going to work with whatever I have, Manchin told host Chuck Todd. Ive always said that. I think the Democrats have great candidates that are running. Theyre good people Ive worked with. And I have a tremendous amount of respect and friendship with my Republican colleagues. So I can work on either side very easily . The senator added that he cant control the desire of voters. Whatever the voters choose. I cant decide whats going to happen in Kansas or California or Texas, Manchin said. I really cant.

Ive always taken the approach, whoever you send me, thats your representative, and I respect them. And I respect the state for the people they send, and I give it my best to work with them, to do the best for my country . I dont play politics that way. I dont like it that way. Thats not who I am . People are sick and tired of politics, the senator said. I think theyre sick and tired of Democrats and Republicans fighting and feuding and holding pieces of legislation hostage because they didnt get what they wanted, or something or someone might get credit for something, the moderate Dem said, advocating for an end to the political posturing.