Picking a fight with the Biden administration:

The Biden administration is breaking its word to the American public by ignoring the text of the #InflationReductionAct to pursue its radical climate agenda. Let me be clear: if this continues, I'll do everything in my power to stop them — including voting to repeal the IRA. pic.twitter.com/d1l4SUUYcN

— Senator Joe Manchin (@Sen_JoeManchin) April 25, 2023

Acting like a Republican:

Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) speaks in support of Sen. Tommy Tuberville's (R-AL) resolution to rescind the VA's coverage of abortions in cases of rape or threat to a woman's health/life:

"You just can't arbitrarily do what they're doing by making an executive decision." pic.twitter.com/BKOXBfV7aw

— The Recount (@therecount) April 19, 2023

And how about fundraising? He is doing well with his wealthy corporate donor base -- see here. Otherwise:

Surprise! https://t.co/Pd9A2AwdT6

— Mehdi Hasan (@mehdirhasan) April 20, 2023

Appearing last night on Fox with Sean Hannity:

.@Sen_JoeManchin blasts Joe Biden's 'deficiency of leadership,' accuses his own party of abusing their power: 'They broke their word to the American public.' pic.twitter.com/TVWVrvrist

— Fox News (@FoxNews) April 25, 2023

Trusting Fox News:

Did the Senator really think that Hannity and Fox News were his friends? This article appeared on the Fox News site yesterday:

Joe Manchin quietly lobbied Biden admin to grant funding to campaign treasurer's organization

And the article contains this sub-headline:

Joe Manchin has helped steer millions in federal funds to groups linked to his wife

If his ego could stand it, perhaps Manchin ought to run for governor against Patrick Morrisey.

Just noticed this. In the Hannity interview, Manchin confesses: "I think about that every day: why am I a Democrat?" You're not the only one, Senator.