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U.S. Senate election: GOP projected to flip chamber with key wins in Ohio, W. Virginia

U.S. News // 1 month ago

U.S. Senate election: GOP projected to flip chamber with key wins in Ohio, W. Virginia

Republicans flipped two Senate seats on Tuesday, as Republican Ted Cruz won a third term in Texas. Democrat Angela Alsobrooks was declared the winner in Maryland's open Senate seat race.

Senate Republicans block second Democrat-led IVF protection bill

U.S. News // 2 months ago

Senate Republicans block second Democrat-led IVF protection bill

The U.S. Senate on Tuesday failed in another attempt to reach a solution to in vitro fertilization protection after Senate Republicans blocked a second try after other failed bids earlier this year.

Kamala Harris speaks at White House for first time since becoming presidential candidate

U.S. News // 4 months ago

Kamala Harris speaks at White House for first time since becoming presidential candidate

Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday made her first public appearance since President Joe Biden endorsed her as his successor amid increased backing from prominent Democrats.

Kamala Harris 'honored' to receive Biden's endorsement for president

U.S. News // 4 months ago

Kamala Harris 'honored' to receive Biden's endorsement for president

Two hours after President Joe Biden announced he is ending his campaign run, Vice President Kamala Harris said she was "honored" to receive Biden's endorsement and intends to "earn and win" the Democratic nomination.

Democrats thank Biden for his decision to drop out of race

U.S. News // 4 months ago

Democrats thank Biden for his decision to drop out of race

Supporters of President Joe Biden have thanked him for his "selfless" decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential race.

Manchin resolution seeks to address rules for migrant children sponsors

U.S. News // 6 months ago

Manchin resolution seeks to address rules for migrant children sponsors

Newly independent West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin is leading a Republican effort to turn around a Biden administration rule that he says puts migrant children in danger by relaxing sponsorship vetting.

Sen. Joe Manchin leaves Democratic Party, registers as independent

U.S. News // 6 months ago

Sen. Joe Manchin leaves Democratic Party, registers as independent

Sen. Joe Manchin on Friday announced he has left the Democratic Party and registered as an independent at the West Virginia State Capitol.

Fossil fuels will be needed to power electrical grid longer, Senate panel says

U.S. News // 6 months ago

Fossil fuels will be needed to power electrical grid longer, Senate panel says

Despite efforts by the Biden administration to curb fossil fuel emissions, senators say the energy grid may have to rely on them longer to provide necessary power as AI and other technologies increase electricity demand.

Jury selection begins in second federal corruption trial for Sen. Bob Menendez

U.S. News // 7 months ago

Jury selection begins in second federal corruption trial for Sen. Bob Menendez

Jury selection got underway Monday in New York for the federal corruption trial of New Jersey's embattled Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez.

Battleground Arizona: Senate race spotlights voters' independence

U.S. News // 8 months ago

Battleground Arizona: Senate race spotlights voters' independence

As Democrats and Republicans jostle for control of the U.S. Senate in the November elections, Arizona and its large population of independent voters is a particularly contentious battleground.

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I believe in the power of the vote. I believe in the election process
Manchin considering bid for Byrd's seat Jul 07, 2010

Two and half years for me to appoint someone to replace this giant, Robert C. Byrd, is far too long
Manchin considering bid for Byrd's seat Jul 07, 2010

The DGA has never been in a stronger position, and Brian Schweitzer is a dynamic leader who will take the organization to the next level
Schweitzer to lead Democratic governors Dec 03, 2008

I told both of them, Hillary and President Clinton both spent an awful lot of time here and it paid off for her. I'll guarantee you, (Obama) needs to come back and spend a little bit of time, and he'll do well also
Stereotypes anger W.Va governor May 27, 2008

I am truly confident that Carte Goodwin will look out for West Virginia and he will make us proud
W.Va. governor names Byrd replacement Jul 16, 2010

Joseph "Joe" Manchin III (born August 24, 1947) is the junior United States Senator representing West Virginia. Manchin, a Democrat, was Governor of West Virginia from 2005 to 2010. He won the special election in November 2010 to fill the seat of Robert Byrd, who had died in office; the term ends January 3, 2013.

Manchin was born in Farmington, West Virginia, in 1947, the second of five children of Mary (née Gouzd) and John Manchin. His grandparents were Italian and Czechoslovakian immigrants. His father owned a carpet and furniture store. His grandfather, Joe Manchin I, owned a grocery store. Both his father and his grandfather were elected as Mayor of Farmington, West Virginia. His uncle James Manchin was a member of the Virginia House of Delegates and was elected statewide as West Virginia Secretary of State and West Virginia State Treasurer.

He graduated from Farmington High School in 1965.

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