Jeff Van Drew

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 15: Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) walks out of a meeting with fellow Democratic senators for a break in the basement of the U.S. Capitol Building on December 15, 2021 in Washington, DC. The senators held the meeting to discuss senate rules with their staff members. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

GOP lawmakers encourage Sen. Manchin to switch parties

Democrat Sen. Joe Manchin (W.Va.) has continued to garner attention over his moderate views, making him a wildcard vote in the 50-50 split Senate.