The news that Manchin has registered as an independent raises fresh questions over his political future and aspirations.
Clare Foran and Matt Holt, CNNLive streaming newscasts, breaking news, weather & original, local programming. Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia, a longtime moderate Democrat, announced on Friday that he is registering as an independent.
"Our national politics are broken and neither party is willing to compromise to find common ground," Manchin, who has long been a pivotal swing vote in the Senate, said in a statement. "To stay true to myself and remain committed to put country before party, I have decided to register as an independent with no party affiliation and continue to fight for America's sensible majority.
CNN reported in March that Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer approached Manchin about running for reelection as an independent.
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