Joe Manchin: “It's truly informative. But encouraging also to see that everyone is trying to move in the most appropriate manner and…”

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.

We’re trying to build a true independent network.

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

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