Former Sen. Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.) on Sunday shut down the idea of possibly supporting a socialist candidate in comments that come amid a recent rise of democratic socialists on the national political stage. During an appearance on CBS News's "Face the Nation," host Margaret Brennan asked about the possibility of backing a socialist candidate. "Even if they have some good ideas?" Advertisement Advertisement"I'll support the good ideas, but how could you support some of the crazy stuff they're for? Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), another prominent democratic socialist, has been discussed as a possible 2028 presidential contender.