Joe Manchin: “First of all, I agree with my friend wholeheartedly. We are asking for a repair. It doesn't make any sense at all to go…”

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.

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

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

We’re trying to build a true independent network.