The Forward Party: 3 political groups merge to create new party, chaired by Yang, Whitman

A new political party, named Forward, launched Thursday. 

The party, which describes itself as a centrist party, is being co-chaired by former Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang and former Republican New Jersey Gov. Christine Todd Whitman.

It is being established to "reinvigorate a fair, flouring economy and open society where everyone can live a good life and is safe in the place where we learn, work and live," according to its website.

Reuters first reported on the party's formation.

Yang said in a video post the party is seeking to "solve the problems that are literally driving us crazy."