Breaking News: Manchin registering as independent in West Virginia

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Manchin registering as independent in West Virginia

Sen. Joe Manchin is registering as an independent, according to a person familiar with the matter — a move that is sure to stoke speculation he could run for Senate or governor without a party affiliation this fall.

A longtime Democrat, Manchin's decision comes ahead of a deadline for filing as an independent in West Virginia. He'll have several more weeks to decide whether to run for his Senate seat or mount a bid for his old job as governor.

The move is no guarantee he will run for either office, however.

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