Joe Manchin: “Last month the terrorist groups, al Shabaab and al Qaeda, have merged or we were told they merged.”

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

We’re not trying to start another party.

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.