Sen. Joe Manchin tells CBS he's not running for president

An independent political figure considered running as a Democrat against Vice President Harris but decided not to pursue the nomination. He expressed disbelief at the lack of a primary process and emphasized that he is not seeking attention or office. He questioned why people are afraid to speak out.

What was the independent considering before deciding not to run?

• Running as an independent

• Joining the Green Party

• Re-registering as a Democrat

• Re-registering as a Republican

What did the individual express disbelief about?

• The nomination process

• The lack of a primary process

• The support from the public

• The media coverage

Why did the individual say they were not running for office?

• They wanted more media attention

• They were not interested in the attention

• They were planning to run in the future

• They were focusing on other projects

What did the individual question about people's behavior?

• Why people are eager to run for office

• Why people avoid political discussions

• Why people are afraid to speak out

• Why people seek media attention

What did the individual not need in their life according to their statement?

• A new career path

• More political allies

• The attention from running

• Financial support