MARY BRUCE: Manchin today clearly leaving the door open for a third party presidential run.
U.S. SEN. JOE MANCHIN (D-WV): What I will be doing is traveling the country and speaking out to see if there is an interest in creating a movement to mobilize the middle, and bring Americans together.
BRUCE: Manchin is affiliated with a group called "No labels" that is exploring a centrist unity ticket in 2024. They are already on the presidential ballot in 12 states, including several key battlegrounds. But Democrats warn they could play spoiler, taking votes away from President Biden and benefits Donald Trump. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has called "No Labels" perilous to democracy. Biden has called their efforts “a mistake”.