Sen. Joe Manchin (I-WV) is leaving office as an independent and he’s taking a few parting shots at his former party on his way out.
The former Democrat sat down for an exit interview of sorts, telling CNN’s Manu Raju that he doesn’t see that party regaining a foothold in American politics anytime soon. Worse yet, he said Democrats have no one to blame but themselves.
As The Hill reported, he called the Democratic Party’s brand “toxic,” going on to rail against its current priorities:
“They have basically expanded upon thinking, ‘Well, we want to protect you there, but we’re going to tell you how you should live your life from that far on,’” he said.
Manchin criticized the party’s progressive members and argued they are out of touch with Americans.
“This country is not going left,” he said.
Plenty of Americans clearly agree with his assessment, as last month’s lopsided presidential election results revealed.
DEMOCRATIC CAMPAIGN OPERATIVE LEAVES THE DEMOCRAT PARTY 🔥🔥🔥
She says democrats are “out of touch” with everyday Americans!!!!
“I have realized the donors control the party. They control everything.” pic.twitter.com/JlA4zfRUUD
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