参议员Joe Manchin成为独立人士, 批评两大政党, 认为是第三个「美国党」。 Senator Joe Manchin, becoming an independent, criticizes both major parties and considers a third "American Party."

West Virginia参议员Joe Mangchin, 现为独立人士, 将民主党贴上「有毒」标签, West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin, now an independent, has labeled the Democratic Party "toxic," criticizing its shift towards social issues and away from economic concerns. 他还指责两个主要政党对联邦预算缺乏责任,并批评共和党在枪支管制问题上的立场。 He also faulted both major parties for lacking responsibility on the federal budget and criticized Republicans for their stance on gun control. Manchin(即将离开国会的Manchin)建议为双方温和派组成第三方“美国党”。 Manchin, who is leaving Congress, suggested forming a third party, the "American Party," for moderates from both parties. 他的继任者将是GOP州长Jim Justice, 很可能赋予共和党人对参议院的控制权。 His successor will be GOP Governor Jim Justice, likely giving Republicans control of the Senate.