Reported 4 months ago
West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin has decided to break ties with the Democratic Party and has registered as an independent. Stifel Chief Washington Policy Analyst Brian Gardner believes that while this move does not significantly impact Capitol Hill dynamics, it is a reflection of the ongoing political realignment in the United States. Gardner sees Manchin's decision as indicative of shifts in voter demographics and allegiances, with working-class voters moving towards the Republican Party and wealthier white voters transitioning to the Democratic Party.
Source: YAHOO