Joe Manchin Is Staying Put In The Senate After DOE Slot Goes To Rick Perry
By LAUREN FOX Published DECEMBER 13, 2016, 10:41 AM EDT
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) said Tuesday he is staying in the U.S. Senate despite being considered for Trump's cabinet earlier this month.
In a statement, Manchin said that "right now, I believe that I can best serve my state of West Virginia in the United States Senate."
Manchin announced his decision after reports emerged that Trump plans to nominate former Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R) as secretary of the Department of Energy, the position that Manchin had been considered for.
“I was humbled to be considered for the Secretary of Energy position. I have dedicated my life in public service to doing what is best for the people of West Virginia," Manchin said in a released statement. "Right now, I believe that I can best serve my state of West Virginia in the United States Senate."
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