The Associated Press has a story running that Senator Joe Manchin may be coming home. After last November election results “Joe” may be the best hope for a revived Democratic Party in our State? Who knows when it comes to Joe? Click on this link to learn...
How did I do?
On New Year’s Day 2014 I wrote in my blog about the West Virginia political environment. Today before I look forward I took a quick look back to see what I missed. Never did I expect a campaign as messy and mean. The campaign turned voters off and many Democrats...
Pivoting to 2016
After the historic West Virginia election as well as a smashing Republican victory across the nation political junkies and policy wonks like me are pivoting to 2016. In my case it is the intrigue of the presidential contest and the adjustment both parties will need...
Realistic View
(Editor’s Note: The commentary below came as an email from Bob Harris. I thought it was powerful and should be shared. Mr. Harris grew up in Charleston where his father was editor of The Charleston Gazette and later Chief of Staff to Senator Jennings Randolph. Bob...
Final Look
The 2014 election cycle is the first in which I have not been actively involved at some level in years. What a mess it has been to observe and I am certain readers have seen the same. There has been so much money with some of it questionable, too many untruthful ads...
Daisy
(Editor’s Note: With campaign ads beginning to flow there is none more famous than “Daisy.” Mr. Babb’s piece is offered for those new to campaigns and political advertising. For those inclined to watch a link is provided below.) By Drew Babb Drew Babb teaches...
Political Tidbits…9.01.14
It’s Labor Day…traditionally the start of the 2014 campaign season… but it started 11.07.12…not to be outdone the 2016 is already underway…at least for the presidency…and Senator Manchin being a placeholder for WV Governor. State GOP Chair Lucas and his 2014 team have...
Running
(Full disclosure: I am a member of the WV Racing Commission. The views expressed here are strictly my personal ones). There is nothing as exciting as horse racing. Saturday will be the 45th running of the West Virginia Derby at Mountaineer Casino Racetrack &...
Manchin For President?
POLITICO’s Huddle reports this morning that U. S. Senator Joe Manchin has not ruled out running for President. The story by Scott Wong is below. By Scott Wong ([email protected] or @scottwongDC) IF HILLARY PASSES, MANCHIN FOR PRESIDENT? - Sen. Joe Manchin says a...
Lottery Revenue vs. More Taxes
A new opportunity for the Lottery industry and horse racing became public last week. EquiLottery a Kentucky based company has developed an innovative horse racing and lottery game. Just last month I wrote with Lottery revenue continuing to decline I would assume the...