Joe Manchin: “We're asking you--and I really appreciate the military, DOD, Secretary Hagel, for truly putting a budget forward...”

We’re trying to build a true independent network.

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 not trying to start another party.

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