Sen. Joe ManchinJoseph (Joe) ManchinTrump administration seeks to use global aid for nuclear projects Shelley Moore Capito wins Senate primary West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice wins GOP gubernatorial primary MORE (D-W.Va.) said Thursday he would support Sen. Susan CollinsSusan Margaret CollinsRepublicans prepare to punt on next COVID-19 relief bill Trump tweets spark fresh headache for Republicans Trump’s tweet on protester sparks GOP backlash  MORE’s (R-Maine) reelection bid in 2020 and even offered to campaign for her in Maine.  It is highly unusual for a member of one party to formally support a politician on the other side of the aisle. But Manchin and Collins have worked together on a number of issues over the years. Both are also centrists who have bucked their parties. Collins is “a dear friend,” Manchin said. “I would go up and campaign for her … For America to lose someone like Susan Collins would be an absolute shame. I feel that strongly about this lady.” Smiling, Manchin asked, “Do you think my party would be happy?” Manchin added that he has a very strong relationship with Senate Minority Leader Charles SchumerChuck SchumerOvernight Health Care: US showing signs of retreat in battle against COVID-19 | Regeneron begins clinical trials of potential coronavirus antibody treatment | CMS warns nursing homes against seizing residents’ stimulus checks Schumer requests briefing with White House coronavirus task force as cases rise Schumer on Trump’s tweet about 75-year-old protester: He ‘should go back to hiding in the bunker’ MORE (D-N.Y.), who is expected to play a leading role in recruiting a Democrat to challenge Collins. While acknowledging he and Schumer don’t always agree, Manchin said, “We understand each other.” Manchin made the remarks in an interview for C-SPAN’s “Newsmakers” program. The show will air Friday at 10 p.m. and Sunday at 10 a.m.  Collins hasn’t formally announced her reelection campaign but is expected to do so. She will be a Democratic target in 2020, largely because of her support for Supreme Court Justice Brett KavanaughBrett Michael KavanaughGOP senators urge Trump to back off Murkowski threat Judd Gregg: A government in free fall The 7 most anticipated Supreme Court decisions MORE. Manchin also backed Kavanaugh.  Other topics Manchin addressed include:  *Herman Cain and Stephen Moore. Manchin indicated he doesn’t think either Cain or Moore, who are Trump selections to serve on the Federal Reserve Board, are qualified. Both picks are seen to be on shaky ground, since all Democrats are expected to oppose both Cain and Moore. Some Republicans have balked at Trump’s nominees, raising qualification issues and allegations of sexual misconduct by Cain.  * Efforts to get him to become a Republican. Manchin said Republicans, including Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnellAddison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnellSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote GOP senator to try to reverse requirement that Pentagon remove Confederate names from bases No, ‘blue states’ do not bail out ‘red states’ MORE (Ky.), have tried to get him to become a Republican “many times.” He said it could never happen because of where he stands on taxes and health care.  * 2020 presidential race. Manchin has not ruled out voting for President TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote Warren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases Esper orders ‘After Action Review’ of National Guard’s role in protests MORE, who won West Virginia by 42 points in 2016. He’s also not ruling out backing Sen. Bernie SandersBernie SandersThe Hill’s 12:30 Report: Milley apologizes for church photo-op Harris grapples with defund the police movement amid veep talk Biden courts younger voters — who have been a weakness MORE (I-Vt.), though he said a Sanders nomination would “create challenges” for the Democratic Party.  Pressed on who he will back, Manchin replied, “I wouldn’t take anything off the table,” adding that it’s early in the 2020 cycle.  Manchin did note he has recently talked to former Vice President Joe BidenJoe BidenHillicon Valley: Biden calls on Facebook to change political speech rules | Dems demand hearings after Georgia election chaos | Microsoft stops selling facial recognition tech to police Trump finalizing executive order calling on police to use ‘force with compassion’ The Hill’s Campaign Report: Biden campaign goes on offensive against Facebook MORE and thinks Biden will get into the race. Manchin has publicly defended Biden amid allegations of unwanted touching.  * Speaker Nancy PelosiNancy PelosiTrump on collision course with Congress over bases with Confederate names Black lawmakers unveil bill to remove Confederate statues from Capitol Pelosi: Georgia primary ‘disgrace’ could preview an election debacle in November MORE (D-Calif.). Manchin said he thinks Pelosi has “done an admirable job,” likening her job to “herding cats.” He credited her for downplaying the chances of impeaching Trump and focusing on health care.  * Trump. Manchin said his relationship with the president “is the craziest relationship in the world I’ve ever been involved in.” He pointed out that Trump will call him regularly and also campaigned against him in 2018.  * 2018 race. Manchin, who is mulling a run for West Virginia governor in 2020, said his 2018 reelection race “took a toll” on him and called the contest the nastiest he has ever experienced. The 71-year-old senator narrowly defeated Attorney General Patrick Morrisey last November in the red state.  * The Democratic Party. Manchin blames the press for “the perception” that the Democratic Party has moved left, highlighting the number of moderate Democrats who were elected in 2018. The media focuses on high-profile progressive freshmen in the House and he said that leads to the perception that the party “has gone plenty off the rails.” Click Here: cheap INTERNATIONAL jersey