Joe Manchin: “Don't you think we should do the same with opiate drugs and the way they're being used in your platform?”

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.

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

We’re not trying to start another party.

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