FILE - Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., smiles while being introduced during the 'Politics and Eggs' event, as part of his national listening tour, Friday, Jan. 12, 2024, in Manchester, N.H. As his second term ends as a U.S. senator, Manchin is still not a declared candidate for any office five months before the 2024 general election. But there’s still time to mull potential runs for governor, the Senate, and even the U.S. presidency. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)