Joe Manchin: “Over the last 14 years, the Army has done everything we have asked of them and more.”

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

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

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

We’re trying to build a true independent network.