Joe Manchin: “How can we make sure that they are doing what is needed?”

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

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

The way the parties have weaponized the political process today, they make it impossible to have a 'D' or an 'R' next to your name and speak to the other side.

We’re not trying to start another party.