Joe Manchin: “I do believe that the lessons from 2011, as well as 2014, were learned and were implemented.”

The pledge is simply this: that you remain independent and not be part of the Democrat or Republican system.

This is not right. She is the soul of America. She is the soul of the Senate, and he knows he needs more Susan Collins, no matter what side of the aisle they’re on.

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