Former Senator Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.) expressed his opposition to the idea of supporting a socialist candidate during an interview on CBS News's "Face the Nation" on August 3, 2026. When asked by host Margaret Brennan about the possibility, Manchin responded negatively, questioning the rationale behind such support.
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Joe Manchin Rejects Support for Socialist Candidate
Former Senator Joe Manchin publicly rejected the notion of supporting a socialist candidate during an interview on CBS News. His comments reflect a broader discussion about the rise of democratic socialists in national politics.
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Manchin on supporting socialist candidate with ‘good ideas’: ‘Are you crazy?’
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