Joe Manchin: “I serve in an independent voice, not a political party. What is clearer now than ever is, party politics is paralyzing…”

We’re trying to build a true independent network.

My observation, and recommendation from observation, would be, John, trust me, set yourself free and become an independent.

Let me just say that I think what happened is we have a bill that is hard to vote against. It really is. And I understand why there were 73 Senators who voted for it. Senator Cruz has had this and worked diligently for many years on this…

It can't be this total political division. It's not my fault. It's your fault. It's their fault.