WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Charleston, WV Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) released the following statement on the passing of Jon McBride. "Gayle and I are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of our dear friend and American hero Jon McBride. While both running for governor for our respective parties in 1996, we would debate issues and then fly together to the next event. This showed that Jon prioritized friendship and c more PR