Joe Manchin: “I'm very uncomfortable with a large amount of money to trillions that the President is going to propose tonight.”

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

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

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.