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Decision Makers: Manchin talks debt, re-election

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On this week's edition of The State Journal's Decision Makers, host Bray Cary sits down for a candid discussion with U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va.

The two talk about the upcoming Financial Summit Manchin is hosting with former Wyoming Sen. Alan Simpson and former Clinton Chief of Staff Erskine Bowles. They also talk about Manchin's re-election effort and President Obama's chances in November.

Charleston Mayor Danny Jones also joins Bray to predict the winner of the state Supreme Court race.