Joe Manchin: “In recent years I've become concerned that DOE is not clearly and unambiguously working to keep energy abundant…”

They don't believe in these extreme causes and going to the extreme mats and fighting each other and hating the other side.

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.

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.