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Joe Manchin says he supports Republican candidates in battleground Senate races in Maine and Michigan

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By Patrick Svitek, CNN (CNN) — Former West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin, a Democrat-turned-independent, said Monday he supports two Republican Senate candidates running in battleground races in November. During an appearance on CNBC, Manchin expressed support for former Rep.

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  1. Just the News

    Joe Manchin endorses Susan Collins: 'Soul of the Senate' (opens Just the News)

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    Collins is fighting a tough reelection campaign against former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson in what is expected to be one of the most competitive races of the cycle.

  2. Portland Press Herald

    Susan Collins endorsed by Democrat Joe Manchin (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    The former centrist Democratic senator for West Virginia called Collins 'the soul of the Senate' in a CNBC interview on Monday.

  3. The Hill

    Manchin endorses Collins in Maine Senate race (opens The Hill)

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    Former Sen. Joe Manchin (W.Va.), a prominent centrist who left the Democratic Party at the end of his Senate career, has endorsed Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), praising her as the “soul of the Senate.” Manchin gave his nod to Collins over Troy Jackson, her progressive challenger who supports Medicar…

  4. KESQ Palm Springs

    Joe Manchin says he supports Republican candidates in battleground Senate races in Maine and Michigan (opens KESQ Palm Springs)

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    By Patrick Svitek, CNN (CNN) — Former West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin, a Democrat-turned-independent, said Monday he supports two Republican Senate candidates running in battleground races in November. During an appearance on CNBC, Manchin expressed support for former Rep.

  5. Bangor Daily News

    Joe Manchin will campaign for Susan Collins in her reelection bid (opens Bangor Daily News)

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    Manchin was a longtime Democrat and centrist who became an independent while nearing the end of his time in office in 2024.

  6. Blaze Media

    Former Democrat Joe Manchin endorses Republican — and calls her the 'soul of the Senate' (opens Blaze Media)

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    Democrats are raging at Joe Manchin, the former Democrat U.S. senator, after he endorsed Susan Collins, the incumbent Republican in the race for one of two Senate seats in Maine. Manchin had represented West Virginia but was heavily criticized by Democrats for his moderate voting patterns.

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