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
We have to change the culture of mass violence we have.
Well, you know, first of all, let me just say that I am a proud member of the NRA and have been, and I'm a lifetime member and will always be.
Why would anybody not own a gun?
The time has come to make the difficult decision. Charity begins at home. We can no longer afford to rebuild Afghanistan and America. We must choose. And I choose America.
I can assure you that my wife and I - every penny of income we've ever had, our taxes were paid in West Virginia.
I don't know anyone in the hunting or sporting arena that goes out with an assault rifle.
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 think it's time to rebuild America.
If it's concerning immigration, do something on immigration, put your concerns on the President's actions and I'll vote on them. I'm not going to play politics and start playing around with the Homeland Security, there's no pressure that's going to change where I am.
I am very proud of the critical role West Virginians play in providing energy to our nation.
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.
'Obamacare,' as it's been called, is far too reaching. It's overreaching. It needs to have a lot of it repealed.
I know firsthand how agonizing waiting can be.
Come to West Virginia and we'll show you how to live... how to treat people. We're open for business. West Virginia is truly on the move.