Joe Manchin: “will you commit to adhering closure to the traditional public comment periods for future rulemaking, which the people…”

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

West by God Virginia. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Blessed be West Virginia. ____________________

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

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