Joe Manchin: “The Appalachia Development Highway System was created in that very spirit, aiming to open up rural America to the world.”

We’re not trying to start another party.

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

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

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.