Joe Manchin Pushes for More Independents to Join Congress Posted on August 26, 2026 By Emily Chen No Comments on Joe Manchin Pushes for More Independents to Join Congress Former Senator Joe Manchin III and His Daughter Heather Express Optimism Former Senator Joe Manchin III and his daughter Heather said they believe the door is open given growing public disillusionment with partisan stalemate and party politics. NY Criminal Defense Lawyer