A former senator who switched from the Democratic Party to independent status has urged a Republican senator to abandon her party and follow his lead, arguing for a broader shift away from the two-party system. The call comes as the independent senator has previously advocated for more lawmakers to reject partisan affiliations, framing it as a way to break political gridlock. The suggestion highlights growing tensions over party loyalty and the future of bipartisan cooperation in Congress. Supporters of the two-party system may see the proposal as a threat to political stability, while critics could view it as an opportunity for more moderate governance.
Former Sen. Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.) suggested this week that Maine Sen. Susan Collins (R) should leave the Republican Party to become an independent. Manchin, who made the switch from the Democratic Party to become an independent in 2024, has repeatedly pushed for more lawmakers to break away from the two-party system. The former senator told...
