Both are from rich families.
Both are Roman Catholic.
Both are considered Moderate to Conservative Democrats.
Both are jabbed & boosted.
Kennedy is against mandatory jab. Manchin was and is against mandatory jab.
Kennedy is against lockdown. Manchin was and is against lockdown.
Both are ‘forward looking’ to the EV industry and both believe all materials and minerals mined should originate in The U.S.
Kennedy hates coal. Manchin is coal. (Manchin tidbit: He is backing a WV company intending to convert an active coal mining operation into a hydrogen powered facility.)
Kennedy is in favor of solar. Manchin is still coal, O&G and esp. nat gas.
Both are against the war in UKR. Kennedy sides more with RU, Manchin more with UKR.
Kennedy has pled numerous cases in WDC before lawmakers. Manchin is a lawmaker & has been seated for over a decade.
Kennedy has declared his candidacy. Manchin has not declared any intent to run for any office in 2024.
Kennedy is 69 yrs. of age. Manchin is 73 yrs. of age.
This list is by no means meant to be comprehensive.
I urge you to WATCH JOE MANCHIN for reasons that are not apparent at this time.