Joe Manchin: “I think the gentleman is -- is very competent. He can do a good job. They just need to unleash him. Let him do his job.”

I will make a decision in January -- at the end of this year.

We’re trying to get a person who can be committed to — and totally committed to – being an independent with an independent voice.

The way the parties have weaponized the political process today, they make it impossible to have a 'D' or an 'R' next to your name and speak to the other side.

We’re trying to build a true independent network.