Joe Manchin: “Democrats and Republicans got to come together for the health of all Americans.”

We’re not trying to start another party.

We don't even have a budget anymore.

We’re trying to get a person who can be committed to — and totally committed to – being an independent with an independent voice.

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.