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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Michael Folk on Principles & Values
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| Republican Gubernatorial Challenger:
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Jim Justice on Principles & Values
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Democratic governor:
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- God is responsible for miracle of West Virginia. (Feb 2021)
- Condemned with IFFY award for running "Issue-Free" campaign. (Aug 2016)
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Ben Salango on Principles & Values
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Democratic Governor Challenger:
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- Focused on public service rather than self-service. (Oct 2020)
- Shouldn't have to sue governor to live in capital city. (Oct 2020)
- Stop secret tax deals for public officials. (Oct 2020)
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Stephen Noble Smith on Principles & Values
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Democratic 2020 Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- We get what we want when we unite, build power to take it. (May 2019)
- Wants to be an ally, not the face of any movement. (Oct 2018)
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Ron Stollings on Principles & Values
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| Democratic candidate for governor:
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Woody Thrasher on Principles & Values
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Republican Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- West Virginia is hurting, we need strong leadership. (Mar 2020)
- If elected, I'll put my businesses in a blind trust. (Mar 2020)
- I've learned a lot from President Donald Trump. (Dec 2019)
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xEdwin Ray Vanover on Principles & Values
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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 Principles & Values
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WV Senate contender and Constitution Party presidential nominee:
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- Acknowledges blessing of Jesus Christ as ruler of US. (May 2020)
- Opposed to government involvement in gambling. (May 2020)
- Wants to go from the "big house" to the White House. (Nov 2019)
- Grew up poor, but didn't know it. (May 2019)
- I'm Trumpier than Trump, despite Trump opposition. (May 2018)
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John Buckley on Principles & Values
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Libertarian Senate challenger:
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- Smaller state means less separation-of-church issue. (Sep 2014)
- Former Republican state legislator. (Aug 2014)
- Elected as Republican to VA House; running as Libertarian. (Aug 2014)
- Cousin to William F. Buckley; long background in GOP. (Jul 2014)
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Shelley Moore Capito on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (WV-2):
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- Declined to debate with 3rd-party candidates. (Oct 2014)
- Member of the Republican Main Street Partnership . (Jan 2001)
- Member of the Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues. (Jul 2001)
- Member of the House Republican Young Guns. (Sep 2010)
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Carte Goodwin on Principles & Values
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Democratic Appointee:
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- Served as Counsel to Governor Manchin & other appointments. (Jul 2010)
- Appointed for 4-month term; will not run for election. (Jul 2010)
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Evan Jenkins on Principles & Values
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Republican candidate for West Virginia U.S. Senator:
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- A proud ally of our president Trump. (Jan 2018)
- Young Gun candidate in national Republican "Drive to 245". (Oct 2014)
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Zane Lawhorn on Principles & Values
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- We're seeping into era of chaos, as foretold in the Bible. (Oct 2013)
- A mud turtle to Sen. Byrd’s junkyard dog. (Feb 2006)
- Faith gives me the strength to keep going. (Feb 2006)
- I support One Nation under God. (Feb 2006)
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Joe Manchin III on Principles & Values
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Democratic Jr Senator; previously Governor:
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- We can only fix things by coming together. (Oct 2012)
- My forte is creating jobs; I'll bring spirit of capitalism. (Oct 2010)
- To Raese: Mr. Obama's name will not be on the ballot!. (Oct 2010)
- Duty as governor to work with the president. (Oct 2010)
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Pat McGeehan on Principles & Values
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Constitutional conservative: pro-life, pro-gun and pro-coal. (Sep 2013)
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Patrick Morrisey on Principles & Values
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Republican candidate for West Virginia U.S. Senator:
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- Prohibit government from violating our God-given rights. (Nov 2016)
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Richard Ojeda on Principles & Values
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- Democrats becoming more a party of elites. (Jun 2020)
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John Raese on Principles & Values
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Republican Challenger:
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- OpEd: TV ad with hick actors hilites part-time WV residency. (Oct 2010)
- No rubber stamp for the Obama administration. (Oct 2010)
- Member of the Tea Party movement. (Aug 2012)
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Paula Jean Swearengin on Principles & Values
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Democratic candidate for West Virginia U. S. Senator:
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- When we unite for justice, we can accomplish our goals. (Jun 2020)
- We need Congress to do right, even if breaking with party. (Apr 2020)
- Part of "Brand New Congress" to fight special interests. (Jul 2017)
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Natalie Tennant on Principles & Values
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- 55-county "Talk with Tennant" tour: represent W.V., not D.C. (Mar 2014)
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Evan Jenkins on Principles & Values
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Republican House Member (District 3):
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- A proud ally of our president Trump. (Jan 2018)
- Young Gun candidate in national Republican "Drive to 245". (Oct 2014)
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David McKinley on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 1):
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- Member of the Tea Party movement. (Aug 2012)
- Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
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Carol Miller on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 3):
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- Our limited government established by Judeo-Christian values. (Sep 2018)
- Overturn presidential election due to pandemic voting rules. (Dec 2020)
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Alex Mooney on Principles & Values
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Republican House Member (District 2):
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- Supports barring anti-religious art funding. (Aug 2014)
- Young Gun candidate in national Republican "Drive to 245". (Oct 2014)
- Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
- Member of the House Freedom Caucus. (Jan 2017)
- Overturn presidential election due to pandemic voting rules. (Dec 2020)
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Nick Rahall on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (WV-3):
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- Member of Arab-American Caucus. (Jan 2001)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Bill Cole on Principles & Values
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| Republican 2016 Gubernatorial candidate:
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Jeff Kessler on Principles & Values
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| Democratic 2016 Gubernatorial candidate:
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Joe Manchin III on Principles & Values
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Democratic Jr Senator; previously Governor:
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- We can only fix things by coming together. (Oct 2012)
- My forte is creating jobs; I'll bring spirit of capitalism. (Oct 2010)
- To Raese: Mr. Obama's name will not be on the ballot!. (Oct 2010)
- Duty as governor to work with the president. (Oct 2010)
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Earl Ray Tomblin on Principles & Values
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Democratic Governor (term-limited 2016):
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- Priorities: business climate; education; reinvent government. (Jan 2011)
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Shelley Moore Capito on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (WV-2):
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- Declined to debate with 3rd-party candidates. (Oct 2014)
- Member of the Republican Main Street Partnership . (Jan 2001)
- Member of the Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues. (Jul 2001)
- Member of the House Republican Young Guns. (Sep 2010)
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Cecil Underwood on Principles & Values
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Republican Candidate 2000:
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- Religious affiliation: Methodist. (Nov 2000)
- Member of National Governors Association. (Jan 2000)
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Bob Wise on Principles & Values
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Former Democratic Governor (2001-2004):
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- Treat citizens as customers of government, not as subjects. (Feb 2001)
- Religious affiliation: Episcopalian. (Nov 2000)
- Member of Democratic Governors Association. (Aug 2001)
- Member, National Governors Association/Economic Development. (Jan 2001)
- Member of Southern Governors' Association. (Sep 2001)
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Hiram Lewis on Principles & Values
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Rick Snuffer on Principles & Values
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Jay Wolfe on Principles & Values
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2002 Republican Challenger (WV):
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- Our Judeo-Christian heritage makes our nation great. (Jun 2008)
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Robert Byrd on Principles & Values
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Democratic Sr Senator (WV):
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- Voted with Democratic Party 86.8% of 319 votes. (Sep 2007)
- Voted YES on confirming of Sonia Sotomayor to Supreme Court. (Aug 2009)
- Voted YES on confirming Samuel Alito as Supreme Court Justice. (Jan 2006)
- Voted YES on confirming John Roberts for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. (Sep 2005)
- Religious affiliation: Baptist. (Nov 2000)
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John Rockefeller on Principles & Values
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Democratic Sr Senator (WV):
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- Voted with Democratic Party 92.1% of 304 votes. (Sep 2007)
- Voted YES on confirming of Sonia Sotomayor to Supreme Court. (Aug 2009)
- Voted NO on confirming Samuel Alito as Supreme Court Justice. (Jan 2006)
- Voted YES on confirming John Roberts for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. (Sep 2005)
- Religious affiliation: Presbyterian. (Nov 2000)
- Fund the 50 States Commemorative Coin Program. (Dec 1997)
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Bob Wise on Principles & Values
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Democrat (District 2):
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- Treat citizens as customers of government, not as subjects. (Feb 2001)
- Religious affiliation: Episcopalian. (Nov 2000)
- Member of Democratic Governors Association. (Aug 2001)
- Member, National Governors Association/Economic Development. (Jan 2001)
- Member of Southern Governors' Association. (Sep 2001)
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Alan Mollohan on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (WV-1):
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- Religious affiliation: Baptist. (Nov 2000)
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