Sen. Joe Manchin, I-W.V., announced that he left the Democratic Party and registered as an independent. He has until Aug. 1 to declare his candidacy for a statewide race such as governor — if he decides to run.  Straight Arrow News recently spoke with Manchin about a local news report that said Republicans in West Virginia are encouraging him to run for governor. He said he fully supports the Democratic nominee Steve Williams, but added, “Well, anything can happen.”  Political Correspondent Ray Bogan asked Manchin now that he changed his registration, is this that “anything”?  The following interview has been…