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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Michael Folk on Gun Control
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Republican Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- Red flag gun laws unconstitutional & unacceptable. (Aug 2019)
- No background checks; yes concealed carry. (Nov 2012)
- Rated 93% by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Aug 2010)
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Jim Justice on Gun Control
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Democratic governor:
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- The Second Amendment is ingrained in me. (Jan 2020)
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Ben Salango on Gun Control
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Democratic Governor Challenger:
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- Protect WV gun owners from federal overreach. (Oct 2020)
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Stephen Noble Smith on Gun Control
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| Democratic 2020 Gubernatorial Challenger:
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Ron Stollings on Gun Control
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| Democratic candidate for governor:
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Woody Thrasher on Gun Control
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Republican Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- I am a strong defender of the Second Amendment. (Feb 2020)
- I believe in the Second Amendment. (Dec 2019)
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xEdwin Ray Vanover on Gun Control
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| Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger (never ran):
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Senate:
WV 2020: 2020 WV Governor's race
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Don Blankenship on Gun Control
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WV Senate contender and Constitution Party presidential nominee:
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- Repeal federal firearms legislation, end "Gun Free Zones". (May 2020)
- Democrats pose a real threat to our right to bear arms. (Mar 2018)
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John Buckley on Gun Control
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Libertarian Senate challenger:
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- Supports right to gun ownership. (Sep 2014)
- Freedom to carry AND freedom to marry. (Aug 2014)
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Shelley Moore Capito on Gun Control
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Republican Representative (WV-2):
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- Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
- Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
- National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
- Teach kids Eddie Eagle GunSafe's lifesaving message. (May 2010)
- Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Sep 2011)
- Reciprocity across state lines for concealed carry. (Apr 2018)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
- Limit gun rights, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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Carte Goodwin on Gun Control
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| Democratic Appointee:
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Evan Jenkins on Gun Control
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Republican candidate for West Virginia U.S. Senator:
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- Defend the Second Amendment. (Nov 2014)
- National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2017)
- Opposes restricting right to bear arms. (Aug 2014)
- Opposes restricting guns, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
- Opposes restricting guns, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
- Interstate transportation of firearms is federally prote. (Jan 2015)
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Zane Lawhorn on Gun Control
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- The Second Amendment IS the Constitution. (Feb 2006)
- The right to carry makes violent crimes drop dramatically. (Feb 2006)
- High powered rifles ok; gun lawsuits not ok. (Feb 2006)
- Right to protect your home & property by blasting criminals. (Feb 2006)
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Joe Manchin III on Gun Control
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Democratic Jr Senator; previously Governor:
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- Background checks ok; not no ban on semi-automatic weapons. (Oct 2018)
- Vetoed restrictions on automatic weapon sales. (Apr 2010)
- Voted NO on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets. (Apr 2013)
- Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Aug 2010)
- Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Jul 2011)
- Oppose the United Nations' Arms Trade Treaty. (Sep 2013)
- Restrict right to bear arms, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
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Pat McGeehan on Gun Control
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Never infringe an individual's right to keep and bear arms. (Nov 2013)
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Patrick Morrisey on Gun Control
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Republican candidate for West Virginia U.S. Senator:
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- Keep Washington liberal gun grabbers off our guns. (Oct 2018)
- Fights the "gun grabbers". (Oct 2017)
- Unrestricted right to bear arms, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
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Richard Ojeda on Gun Control
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- Deaths and injuries every month from senseless gun violence. (Oct 2019)
- Against bans on weapons or limiting ammo capacity. (Nov 2018)
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John Raese on Gun Control
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Republican Challenger:
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- Disarming citizens makes them less safe. (May 2006)
- Opposes restrictions on the right to bear arms. (Aug 2010)
- Opposes restricting the Second Amendment. (Oct 2012)
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Paula Jean Swearengin on Gun Control
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Democratic candidate for West Virginia U. S. Senator:
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- Common-sense gun regulations & background checks. (Mar 2018)
- Pro-gun rights, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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Natalie Tennant on Gun Control
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- Vehemently disagrees with Obama administration on gun rights. (Nov 2013)
- Rated 92% by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Jan 2012)
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House:
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Evan Jenkins on Gun Control
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Republican House Member (District 3):
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- Defend the Second Amendment. (Nov 2014)
- National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2017)
- Opposes restricting right to bear arms. (Aug 2014)
- Opposes restricting guns, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
- Opposes restricting guns, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
- Interstate transportation of firearms is federally prote. (Jan 2015)
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David McKinley on Gun Control
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Republican (District 1):
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- I pledge to defend right to bear arms. (Nov 2010)
- Loosen restrictions on interstate gun purchases. (Oct 2011)
- Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Jun 2011)
- Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
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Carol Miller on Gun Control
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Republican (District 3):
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- Against bans on weapons or limiting ammo capacity. (Nov 2018)
- Pro-Second Amendment and pro-Trump through and through. (Oct 2018)
- More restrictive gun control doesn't protect public safety. (Sep 2018)
- Unrestricted right to bear arms, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
- Opposes gun control, according to PVS survey. (Aug 2018)
- Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
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Alex Mooney on Gun Control
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Republican House Member (District 2):
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- Misguided gun laws only punish law-abiding gun owners. (Nov 2014)
- Opposes restricting right to bear arms. (Aug 2014)
- Opposes restricting guns, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
- Opposes restricting guns, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
- Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
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Nick Rahall on Gun Control
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Democratic Representative (WV-3):
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- Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
- Voted YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
- No lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jan 2001)
- Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
- National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
- Teach kids Eddie Eagle GunSafe's lifesaving message. (May 2010)
- Loosen restrictions on interstate gun purchases. (Oct 2011)
- Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Mar 2011)
- Individual right to self-defense at home and as self-defense. (Jan 1999)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Bill Cole on Gun Control
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Republican 2016 Gubernatorial candidate:
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- Rated 86% by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2012)
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Jeff Kessler on Gun Control
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Democratic 2016 Gubernatorial candidate:
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- Don't require permit and training for concealed carry. (Jun 2015)
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Joe Manchin III on Gun Control
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Democratic Jr Senator; previously Governor:
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- Background checks ok; not no ban on semi-automatic weapons. (Oct 2018)
- Vetoed restrictions on automatic weapon sales. (Apr 2010)
- Voted NO on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets. (Apr 2013)
- Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Aug 2010)
- Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Jul 2011)
- Oppose the United Nations' Arms Trade Treaty. (Sep 2013)
- Restrict right to bear arms, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
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Earl Ray Tomblin on Gun Control
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| Democratic Governor (term-limited 2016):
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Shelley Moore Capito on Gun Control
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Republican Representative (WV-2):
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- Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
- Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
- National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
- Teach kids Eddie Eagle GunSafe's lifesaving message. (May 2010)
- Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Sep 2011)
- Reciprocity across state lines for concealed carry. (Apr 2018)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
- Limit gun rights, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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Cecil Underwood on Gun Control
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| Republican Candidate 2000:
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Bob Wise on Gun Control
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Former Democratic Governor (2001-2004):
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- Voted YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
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Hiram Lewis on Gun Control
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Former Republican challenger (lost May 2006 primary):
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- Protect our right to bear arms. (Jan 2006)
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Rick Snuffer on Gun Control
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Former Republican challenger (lost May 2006 primary):
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- No infringement of the right to keep and bear arms. (Jan 2006)
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Jay Wolfe on Gun Control
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2002 Republican Challenger (WV):
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- Bearing arms is an individual right. (Aug 2008)
- Supports Second Amendment rights. (Sep 2002)
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Robert Byrd on Gun Control
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Democratic Sr Senator (WV):
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- Voted NO on allowing firearms in checked baggage on Amtrak trains. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on prohibiting foreign & UN aid that restricts US gun ownership. (Sep 2007)
- Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jul 2005)
- Voted NO on banning lawsuits against gun manufacturers for gun violence. (Mar 2004)
- Voted YES on background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
- Voted YES on more penalties for gun & drug violations. (May 1999)
- Voted NO on loosening license & background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
- Voted NO on maintaining current law: guns sold without trigger locks. (Jul 1998)
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John Rockefeller on Gun Control
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Democratic Sr Senator (WV):
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- Voted YES on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets. (Apr 2013)
- Voted NO on allowing firearms in checked baggage on Amtrak trains. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on prohibiting foreign & UN aid that restricts US gun ownership. (Sep 2007)
- Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jul 2005)
- Voted NO on banning lawsuits against gun manufacturers for gun violence. (Mar 2004)
- Voted YES on background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
- Voted NO on more penalties for gun & drug violations. (May 1999)
- Voted NO on loosening license & background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
- Voted NO on maintaining current law: guns sold without trigger locks. (Jul 1998)
- Rated F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
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Bob Wise on Gun Control
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Democrat (District 2):
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- Voted YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
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Alan Mollohan on Gun Control
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Democratic Representative (WV-1):
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- Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
- Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
- Rated A+ by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
- National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
- Apply concealed carry permit to all other states where legal. (Feb 2009)
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