Joe Manchin: “Joe Manchin's actual public position right now is that he cares more about what politicians in other states do than what…”

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

We’re not trying to start another party.

The pledge is simply this: that you remain independent and not be part of the Democrat or Republican system.

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