Joe Manchin: “That's why it is imperative that we ensure that money gets to the children or their real caretakers in these households.”

We’re not trying to start another party.

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

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

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