Joe Manchin
Joe Manchin
Joseph "Joe" Manchin III is the senior United States Senator from West Virginia. Manchin, a member of the Democratic Party, previously served as the Governor of West Virginia from 2005 to 2010 and the Secretary of State of West Virginia from 2001 to 2005. He won the special election in November 2010 to fill the seat of Senator Robert Byrd, the longest serving U.S. Senator, who died in office. Manchin was elected to a full term in office with 60...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth24 August 1947
CountryUnited States of America
In West Virginia, the most vulnerable people we have are people who get up every morning and go to work.
Every child should have a caring adult in their lives. And that's not always a biological parent or family member. It may be a friend or neighbor. Often times it is a teacher.
The work completed during the special session was just the beginning. During those six days we lit a spark that will positively impact the lives of our children and grandchildren, but the full fire is yet to come.
If you`re wanting to do policy, it should be bipartisan.
I fully expect to be able to complete one more campaign goal - and that is to proudly report that signs have been erected as you enter our great state that say 'Welcome to Wild, Wonderful West Virginia: Open for Business!'
Whoever is president, my first priority is the same - as always. I look for what's best for West Virginia and the nation as a whole.
I`m determined that Iran will not get a nuclear weapon.
I just think, you know, when we talk about a politician, I think a person has to be themselves. Let the voters see the real you.
I don't know anyone in the hunting or sporting arena that goes out with an assault rifle.
I know firsthand how agonizing waiting can be.
'Obamacare,' as it's been called, is far too reaching. It's overreaching. It needs to have a lot of it repealed.
I strongly believe that every American should always be rooting for our president to do well, no matter which political party that he or she might belong to.
I am very proud of the critical role West Virginians play in providing energy to our nation.
I can assure you that my wife and I - every penny of income we've ever had, our taxes were paid in West Virginia.