Joe Manchin: “If confirmed I trust that you will continue to tell us what you really think, no matter what the issue may be.”

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

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

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

They don't believe in these extreme causes and going to the extreme mats and fighting each other and hating the other side.