Manchin weighs presidential run as Democrat after Biden exits

Steven T. Dennis | (TNS) Bloomberg News

Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia is considering rejoining the Democratic Party to vie for its presidential nomination after President Joe Biden announced he would drop out of the race, according to an adviser.

Jonathan Kott, who previously served as Manchin’s communications director, said the senator is “seriously considering” running for president as a Democrat but did not share more information about his plans. The senator, who turns 77 next month...