When asked if he still considers himself a Democrat, Manchin stated, "I am not a Democrat. In the form of what the Democratic Party has turned itself into, the national brand? Absolutely not." He expressed frustration with the party's shift, saying they need to recognize how they lost a traditional Democrat like him.
Manchin reflected on his political evolution, noting, "I was born as a Democrat because of my grandfather's love of FDR. I was a very strong Democrat because of my family's love of John Fitzgerald Kennedy." He emphasized the importance of recognizing the historical loyalty of traditional Democrats.
Discussing the toxic brand of the Democratic Party, Manchin stated, "The D-brand has been so maligned... I said, first of all, as an American, I'm going to help every human being pursue happiness. I don't care who they are, what color, or who they love." He affirmed his commitment to protecting rights without mainstreaming extreme views.
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