The way the parties have weaponized the political process today, they make it impossible to have a 'D' or an 'R' next to your name and speak to the other side.
Joe Manchin: “The way the parties have weaponized the political process today, they make it impossible to have a 'D' or an 'R' next to…”
On the recordJuly 27, 2026
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Discussing the challenges faced by independents in politics.
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