Joe Manchin: “And then finally, if you are asked by the President to render your assessment and evaluation, do you feel confident you…”

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

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.

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