2014 WV Senate debate: on Principles & Values

Shelley Moore Capito: Declined to debate with 3rd-party candidates

Capito's campaign said the congresswoman will be on her previously scheduled bus tour. Capito and Tennant, West Virginia's secretary of state, debated last Tuesday in Charleston. Third-party candidates weren't involved. The two met for a West Virginia Chamber of Commerce candidate forum at The Greenbrier in late August.

They are seeking retiring Democratic Sen. Jay Rockefeller's seat. The Friday morning debate will air in the evening.

John Buckley: Former Republican state legislator

I'm the third candidate in the race. I'm a former Republican state legislator (elected when I lived in Virginia 35 years ago-- I was just in my mid-20's), now running on the ticket of the Libertarian party.

While politics is usually portrayed as a contest of Republican v. Democrat, conservative v. liberal, red v. blue, that's narrow, old-fashioned thinking. It's "analog" politics in a digital age.

John Buckley: Elected as Republican to VA House; running as Libertarian

I'm the third candidate in the race. I'm a former Republican state legislator (elected when I lived in Virginia 35 years ago--I was just in my mid-20's), now running on the ticket of the Libertarian party. I don't fit the narrow mold of most political commentators. They just don't know what to make of me.

I'm for limited government and free enterprise; I'm also for peace and civil liberties; I support the freedom to marry as well as the freedom to carry. I believe in "live and let live."

John Buckley: Cousin to William F. Buckley; long background in GOP

Natalie Tennant: 55-county "Talk with Tennant" tour: represent W.V., not D.C.

She visited Raleigh County last week, and Tennant said the most common issue she is hearing across the state involves increasing flood insurance rates, which she largely blames on Rep. Shelley Moore Capito's actions. "What we've been seeing as we head around all 55 counties [is that] people recognize there is a clear choice between someone who represents West Virginia and someone who represents Washington."

As a notable example of standing up for West Virginia interests, Tennant said she played an instrumental role in ensuring justice was served when three elected Democratic officials tried to steal an election. As the chief election official, Tennant said her office conducted an 18-month-long investigation into the matter.

Zane Lawhorn: We're seeping into era of chaos, as foretold in the Bible

"Our leaders can't work together; the government seems always on the verge of shut down--or is shut down; spending is out of control; socialist tariffs dictate what's to be our health-care system; maniacs with deadly weapons target public places on what seems to be a regular basis--and that's just what's going on within our borders. We're seeping into an era of chaos, just as foretold in the Bible." Now is the time for individuals and families to prepare for deepening chaos, he says.

Pat McGeehan: Constitutional conservative: pro-life, pro-gun and pro-coal

"West Virginians deserve a constitutional conservative who is pro-life, pro-gun and pro-coal. Career politicians funded by special interest money are part of the problem in Washington, not the solution," explained McGeehan. "Natalie Tennant is out-of-touch with West Virginia, and it's time to elect a Senator who will stand on principle and not with party."

"Harry Reid has handpicked his anti-coal, Obama-supporting candidate to run for Senate and it's time West Virginians stand together and say enough is enough," stated McGeehan. "Tennant's views align along with Barack Obama & Harry Reid--and we need someone who will obey their Oath of Office, not discard it."

McGeehan is the Tea Party favorite and has been endorsed by The National Republican Liberty Caucus.