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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Michael Folk on Environment
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Republican Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- No new regulations on mountaintop mining. (Nov 2012)
- Rated 0% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Nov 2018)
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Jim Justice on Environment
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Democratic governor:
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- Invest $14M in tourism and revenue comes flying right back. (Jan 2019)
- $60M upgrade to state parks. (Jan 2019)
- I love the outdoors, but regulatory agencies tell you no. (Feb 2017)
- Paid $900,000 fine for poor pollution controls at mines. (Sep 2016)
- EPA regulations have been difficult, overreaching, and wrong. (Oct 2015)
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Ben Salango on Environment
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Stephen Noble Smith on Environment
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| Democratic 2020 Gubernatorial Challenger:
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Ron Stollings on Environment
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| Democratic candidate for governor:
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Woody Thrasher on Environment
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Republican Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- Eliminate unnecessary regulations, balance with conservation. (Mar 2020)
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xEdwin Ray Vanover on Environment
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| Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger (never ran):
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Senate:
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Don Blankenship on Environment
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WV Senate contender and Constitution Party presidential nominee:
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- Repeal wetlands protection & Endangered Species Act. (May 2020)
- Mine Safety agency forced bad ventilation that exploded. (May 2019)
- AdWatch: Year in prison for contaminating drinking water. (Apr 2018)
- EPA is biggest polluter,moving jobs to unregulated countries. (Jan 2018)
- AdWatch: role of MSHA in mine disaster was covered up. (Dec 2017)
- Environmental movement not great cause but great business. (Jul 2014)
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John Buckley on Environment
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Libertarian Senate challenger:
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- People should be able to legally enforce clean air & water. (Sep 2014)
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Shelley Moore Capito on Environment
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Republican Representative (WV-2):
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- Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
- Voted NO on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
- Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
- Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
- Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
- Supports grants for brownfields remediation. (May 2002)
- Make EPA into a Cabinet department. (May 2002)
- Rated 25% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
- Rated 25% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- No EPA permits required for forest road runoff. (Jun 2013)
- Limit EPA oversight to allow mining over fishing. (Jun 2014)
- No EPA expansion of regulated waters. (Jul 2014)
- Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
- Focus on results, not regulation. (Sep 1998)
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Carte Goodwin on Environment
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| Democratic Appointee:
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Evan Jenkins on Environment
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Republican candidate for West Virginia U.S. Senator:
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- Limit EPA oversight to allow mining over fishing. (Jun 2017)
- Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
- Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
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Zane Lawhorn on Environment
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Do everything in our power to protect the environment. (Feb 2006)
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Joe Manchin III on Environment
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Democratic Jr Senator; previously Governor:
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- Post Mine Land Use bill: restoration plan after mining. (Oct 2011)
- Pushed for new mine safety regulations. (Nov 2008)
- Voted YES on protecting ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes ecosystems. (May 2013)
- Rated 20% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- Allow importing ivory from controlled sources. (Sep 2014)
- Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Mar 2017)
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Pat McGeehan on Environment
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- No state funding for open space preservation. (Nov 2012)
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Patrick Morrisey on Environment
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Republican candidate for West Virginia U.S. Senator:
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- EPA exceeds its authority on Clean Water & Cross-State Air. (Feb 2018)
- Led coalition against "Clean Power Plan". (Oct 2017)
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Richard Ojeda on Environment
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John Raese on Environment
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Republican Challenger:
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- Abolish the EPA & the Department of Energy. (Oct 2012)
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Paula Jean Swearengin on Environment
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Democratic candidate for West Virginia U. S. Senator:
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- West Virginia rivers and streams are constantly threatened. (Apr 2018)
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Natalie Tennant on Environment
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- Raise motor vehicle fees, but gradually, not $40M at once. (Apr 2011)
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House:
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Evan Jenkins on Environment
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Republican House Member (District 3):
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- Limit EPA oversight to allow mining over fishing. (Jun 2017)
- Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
- Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
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David McKinley on Environment
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Republican (District 1):
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- Rated 13% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- No EPA permits required for forest road runoff. (Jun 2013)
- Limit EPA oversight to allow mining over fishing. (Jun 2014)
- No EPA expansion of regulated waters. (Jul 2014)
- Create database on algal blooms in the Great Lakes. (Feb 2015)
- Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
- Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
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Carol Miller on Environment
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Alex Mooney on Environment
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Republican House Member (District 2):
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- Rated Voted NO on requiring limited GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
- Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
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Nick Rahall on Environment
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Democratic Representative (WV-3):
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- Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
- Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
- Voted NO on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
- Voted NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
- Reduce liability for hazardous waste cleanup. (May 2001)
- Rated 85% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- Health impact assessments for environmental health. (Apr 2006)
- Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
- Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
- Rated 75% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- No EPA permits required for forest road runoff. (May 2013)
- Limit EPA oversight to allow mining over fishing. (Jun 2014)
- Allow importing ivory from controlled sources. (Jul 2014)
- No EPA expansion of regulated waters. (Jul 2014)
- Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
- Declare a forest health emergency on federal lands. (Jan 1993)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Bill Cole on Environment
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Jeff Kessler on Environment
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Democratic 2016 Gubernatorial candidate:
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- Fund open space & industrial site cleanup. (Nov 2008)
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Joe Manchin III on Environment
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Democratic Jr Senator; previously Governor:
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- Post Mine Land Use bill: restoration plan after mining. (Oct 2011)
- Pushed for new mine safety regulations. (Nov 2008)
- Voted YES on protecting ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes ecosystems. (May 2013)
- Rated 20% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- Allow importing ivory from controlled sources. (Sep 2014)
- Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Mar 2017)
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Earl Ray Tomblin on Environment
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Democratic Governor (term-limited 2016):
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- Identify and remediate land available for development. (Feb 2013)
- Calls for balance on mineral resources. (Sep 2011)
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Shelley Moore Capito on Environment
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Republican Representative (WV-2):
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- Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
- Voted NO on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
- Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
- Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
- Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
- Supports grants for brownfields remediation. (May 2002)
- Make EPA into a Cabinet department. (May 2002)
- Rated 25% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
- Rated 25% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- No EPA permits required for forest road runoff. (Jun 2013)
- Limit EPA oversight to allow mining over fishing. (Jun 2014)
- No EPA expansion of regulated waters. (Jul 2014)
- Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
- Focus on results, not regulation. (Sep 1998)
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Cecil Underwood on Environment
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| Republican Candidate 2000:
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Bob Wise on Environment
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Former Democratic Governor (2001-2004):
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- Create cabinet Environment post; end tradeoff with economy. (Feb 2001)
- More state autonomy on brownfields & Superfund cleanups. (Aug 2001)
- Support State Revolving Loan Fund for flexible Clean Water. (Aug 2001)
- Supports national drought policy, focusing on readiness. (Sep 2001)
- Maintain water flow in Mississippi & Missouri Rivers. (Feb 2001)
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Hiram Lewis on Environment
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Rick Snuffer on Environment
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Jay Wolfe on Environment
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2002 Republican Challenger (WV):
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- Faithful care of green space & our natural treasures. (Jun 2008)
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Robert Byrd on Environment
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Democratic Sr Senator (WV):
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- Voted NO on prohibiting eminent domain for use as parks or grazing land. (Dec 2007)
- Voted NO on including oil & gas smokestacks in mercury regulations. (Sep 2005)
- Voted YES on confirming Gale Norton as Secretary of Interior. (Jan 2001)
- Voted YES on more funding for forest roads and fish habitat. (Sep 1999)
- Voted NO on transportation demo projects. (Mar 1998)
- Voted NO on reducing funds for road-building in National Forests. (Sep 1997)
- Voted YES on continuing desert protection in California. (Oct 1994)
- Voted YES on requiring EPA risk assessments. (May 1994)
- Rated 68% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- Celebrate the recovery of the bald eagle. (Jun 2008)
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John Rockefeller on Environment
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Democratic Sr Senator (WV):
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- Voted YES on protecting ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes ecosystems. (May 2013)
- Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Aug 2009)
- Voted NO on prohibiting eminent domain for use as parks or grazing land. (Dec 2007)
- Voted NO on confirming Gale Norton as Secretary of Interior. (Jan 2001)
- Voted NO on more funding for forest roads and fish habitat. (Sep 1999)
- Voted YES on transportation demo projects. (Mar 1998)
- Voted YES on reducing funds for road-building in National Forests. (Sep 1997)
- Voted YES on continuing desert protection in California. (Oct 1994)
- Voted YES on requiring EPA risk assessments. (May 1994)
- Rated 79% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- EPA must do better on mercury clean-up. (Apr 2004)
- Rated 40% by HSLF, indicating a mixed voting record on animal welfare. (Jan 2012)
- Enforce against illegal ocean fishing. (Feb 2013)
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Bob Wise on Environment
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Democrat (District 2):
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- Create cabinet Environment post; end tradeoff with economy. (Feb 2001)
- More state autonomy on brownfields & Superfund cleanups. (Aug 2001)
- Support State Revolving Loan Fund for flexible Clean Water. (Aug 2001)
- Supports national drought policy, focusing on readiness. (Sep 2001)
- Maintain water flow in Mississippi & Missouri Rivers. (Feb 2001)
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Alan Mollohan on Environment
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Democratic Representative (WV-1):
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- Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
- Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
- Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
- Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
- Rated 30% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
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