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The Latest Breaking News from Joe Manchin

Previewing Louisiana’s Nov. 18 elections

Welcome to the Wednesday, November 15, 2023, Brew.

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Seven Senate retirements are the most in a decade

Since Oct. 17, 12 members of Congress—10 House members and two Senators—have announced they will not seek re-election in 2024. The 10 House members include five Republicans and five Democrats. The two retiring Senators are both Democrats.

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The Republican field is getting smaller. Here's what that means for beating Trump

Tim Scott and Mike Pence have dropped their bids for president, and the next GOP debate in less than a month will likely feature an even smaller stage, but Trump is still the far-and-away frontrunner.

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Latest Poll Results From 7 Swing States Show Trump Building On His Lead

Donald Trump seems to be pushing ahead in the presidential election race despite his legal challenges.

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The Two-Party System Abides

Plus: A listener asks the editors why the Libertarian Party waits until election year to nominate its presidential candidate.

Reason

Democrat Abigail Spanberger to quit Congress and run for Virginia governor

In announcement, congresswoman cites rightwing threats to reproductive rights and efforts to clamp down on public schooling

The Guardian - US

Mary Trump Exposes GOP Hypocrisy In Scathing Substack Post

Former President's niece calls out Republican lawmakers for lying, cheating, and undermining Biden

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Joe Manchin’s Senate resignation fuels speculation of third-party 2024 bid

Democratic West Virginia senator signalled possible White House run in announcement he would not run for re-election to Senate

The Guardian - US

Up First briefing: Humanitarian corridors in Gaza; Manchin's Senate seat up for grabs

Israel agrees to let civilians stuck in northern Gaza travel south for several hours each day. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., won't seek reelection, threatening Democrats' narrow Senate majority.

WEKU

First Thing: Netanyahu says Israel not seeking to occupy Gaza

Prime minister appears to soften statement that Israel could be responsible for Gaza’s security indefinitely. Plus, what has turned a pond in Hawaii bright pink?

The Guardian - UK

Trump receives middle finger greeting at UFC before SNL cold open - Live

Former president took a break from campaign trail and numerous trials to appear ringside at New York’s Madison Square Gardens

The Independent UK

Snap analysis: Manchin just made Democrats’ quest to preserve Senate majority harder

The party is viewed as not having a strong replacement candidate in West Virginia, a deeply Republican state

The Guardian - US

Joe Manchin opts out of reelection

“I have made one of the toughest decisions of my life," Manchin said in his announcement

Salon

Sen. Joe Manchin announces he won't seek reelection in 2024

West Virginia Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin will not seek reelection. The decision by the red-state Democrat means the party faces an uphill climb to keep its narrow Senate majority.

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Democratic Senator Joe Manchin won’t seek re-election

The conservative West Virginia’s decision to retire comes as he faced significant headwinds had he sought re-election

Roll Call

Manchin will not seek reelection, plans to travel country - Roll Call

West Virginia Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin III, who was was being targeted by Republicans looking to win control of the chamber, is retiring.

The Independent UK

Joe Manchin, one of the least popular senators, has seen his approval rating improve from 38 to 42 per cent since the beginning of this year

The Independent UK

Gulf oil lease sale postponed by court amid litigation over endangered whale protections

A sale of federal Gulf of Mexico oil and gas leases that had been scheduled for Nov. 8 is being delayed pending court arguments that focus on protections for an endangered whale species

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Third Party Candidates Shouldn't Get Their Hopes Up

If Joe Manchin or Larry Hogan thinks he’ll be elected on a No Labels ticket, he’ll be sorely disappointed.

The Guardian - US

Biden under pressure to refreeze $6bn in Iranian oil money after Hamas attack

Five Democrats join Republicans in calls to renege on agreement unless it is proved country wasn’t involved in assault

WEKU

Biden calls for up to 3 offshore oil leases in Gulf of Mexico, upsetting both sides

The administration's proposal seeks to strike a balance between energy companies seeking greater oil and gas production and environmental activists who want Biden to shut down new offshore drilling.

The Independent UK

Biden calls for up to three oil and gas lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico, disappointing all sides

President Joe Biden's administration has proposed up to three oil and gas lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico over the next five years but none in Alaska

Reason

Shut Up Already About John Fetterman's Slob Chic

The Senate is an incompetent laughingstock regardless of what its members wear.

WEKU

Suit yourselves: The Senate formalizes a dress code just days after ditching it

Backlash ensued after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer moved to relax its informal dress code last week. On Wednesday, lawmakers voted unanimously to codify business casual on the Senate floor.

The Independent UK

Senators nix casual clothing as bipartisan resolution sets new dress code for Senate floor

The Senate has voted to reverse an informal guidance issued by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer last week that senators could wear what they want when voting or speaking in the chamber

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