Retiring Senator Joe Manchin Endorses Glenn Elliott as Potential Successor by Wim De Gent – US Politics News

Outgoing Democratic Senator Joe Manchin endorsed West Virginia Democratic mayor Glenn Elliott on Monday as his potential successor in the race for his United States Senate seat.
Mr. Manchin announced his support in a video message published on Mr. Elliott’s campaign website.
“He has the determination, the vigor and vitality to do the work required to be successful in the U.S. Senate here in Washington, D.C.,” Mr. Manchin said. “He’ll show up every day to fight for West Virginia to create jobs, grow our economy and make a better life for our people.”
“Glenn will always fight for West Virginia, and will put our country and our state before the bickering and pettiness of the partisan politics of Washington D.C.,” Mr. Manchin added, before commending his champion for his successes as the mayor of Wheeling….