Joe Manchin: “I have been shaking my head at sequestration for years now. It is a foolish way to set budgets.”

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

We’re not trying to start another party.

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.