Joe Manchin: “We do not want to put any more bureaucracy on top of you than you already have.”

We’re trying to build a true independent network.

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

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

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