Joe Manchin: “The budget would undermine U.S. energy leadership in a sector that is poised to grow millions of jobs around the world.”

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.

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

We don't even have a budget anymore.