Joe Manchin: “There are many folks in my State of West Virginia that have a lot of concerns with our Government when our Government…”

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

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

We’re not trying to start another party.

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