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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Eric Garcia

Joe Manchin says he has ‘no intention’ of following Kyrsten Sinema’s lead and leaving the Democratic Party

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Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia told reporters on Monday that he would not follow Senator Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona as she exited the Democratic Party.

Mr Manchin’s remarks come after Ms Sinema announced on Friday that she would leave the Democratic Party to become an independent, though she will still caucus with Democrats and keep her committee memberships.

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