@foxnews: "That's why I'm not a member of my former party anymore because they're moving too far left." Former Sen. Joe Manchin explained why he left the Democratic Party during an appearance on The Story, arguing the party no longer reflects the values of traditional Democrats. Manchin said progressives should consider forming their own party if they don't share what he described as the Democratic Party's longstanding principles of hard work, fiscal responsibility and compassion. The former West Virginia senator said he believes the party's current leadership has moved away from those ideals.