Despite Republicans’ repeal of much of the 2022 landmark climate reconciliation law, former Sen. Joe Manchin III stands by the legislation despite the price he paid in his home state of West Virginia.
Manchin spoke Tuesday at the National Press Club about his book, “Dead Center: In Defense of Common Sense,” in which he calls for greater cooperation between the parties in the hope that it could ease national tensions.
Manchin left the Democratic Party in 2024, registering as an independent after a 40-year career in politics that began as a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates. That same year, Manchin also opted not to run for reelection. Republican Jim Justice was elected to fill his Senate seat.
