Joe Manchin: “We cannot fix it in Washington. It won't be fixed, because the business model.”

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

We’re trying to build a true independent network.

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

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