Manchin’s Independent Power Play | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 30, 2026 · 1m

Former Senator Joe Manchin is betting big on independents to break the gridlock — launching a new council with his daughter to fund and elevate independent candidates in the midterms, aiming to build a bloc of lawmakers unbound by party loyalty who can force compromise and real legislative progress. Drawing from his own experience as an independent senator, he argues that without party lines, politicians gain leverage to make both parties work for their votes — even hinting this could one day pave the way for an independent presidential run. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…