 unlike many people, is one of the finest and truly a patriot American. So with that, I come with a heavy heart to think the time has come for him to pass the torch to new generations. Senator Manchin is a former Democrat turned independent, but he still caucuses with Democrats. He spoke today on CNN, joining some three dozen congressional Democrats who say Biden should end his reelection campaign. Biden remains at his beach house in Delaware recovering from COVID, but his campaign has said he will return to the campaign trail this week.