Joe Manchin: “I was also happy to see Senator Murkowski's Nuclear Energy Leadership Act on the agenda, a bill which I co-sponsored.”

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.

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.