Joe Manchin: “The IIJA established the BEAD program to expand high-speed Internet access across the country.”

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.

So you’re not making a commitment that you owe your soul to the company store, or basically to the parties, whether it be a D or an R, they’re going to have to earn your support, but the people will be much better off, and they’ll…

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

We’re trying to build a true independent network.