I said to a friend the other day, I could see this happening after the 2022 midterms, when the Dems lose the majority and it's not that big of a deal in the grand scheme at that point. He wouldn't been seen as as much of a traitor. But, if he would switch now? Woah. DC will be lit!
www.motherjones.com

SCOOP: Manchin tells associates he's considering leaving the Democratic Party and has an exit plan
He could pull the trigger if he doesn't get his way on the Build Back Better bill.
