I think Joe Manchin is a Democrat, he's been a Democrat all his life. I think it'll be very troublesome for the president if he were there.
On the recordNovember 8, 2023
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David Axelrod comments on the potential impact of Joe Manchin running for president on the Democratic party and President Biden.
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