Joe Manchin: “You know, talking about bans, I wouldn't have a problem on looking at some of these things. What is the necessity? Tell…”

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

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.

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.

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