Sen. Joe Manchin tells CBS he's not running for president

An independent political figure considered running as a Democrat against Vice President Harris but decided not to pursue the nomination. He expressed disbelief at the lack of a primary process and emphasized that he is not seeking attention or office. He questioned why people are afraid to speak out.

What was the individual's final decision regarding running for office?

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What question did the individual raise about people's willingness to speak out?

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