Deadline Poet / July 30, 2024

Manchin Is Leaving the Senate

Calvin Trillin
a pensive Joe Manchin
(Stefani Reynolds / Pool / AFP)

Joe Manchin’s giving up his seat.
Next January, he’ll be gone.
Will that bring change? It’s hard to tell.
Just which side was Joe Manchin on?

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