U. S. Rep. Shelley Moore Capito told Hoppy Kercheaval on MetroNews Talkline she will forgo a race for the U. S. Senate to replace the late Senator Byrd. In the last few days the signs pointed to this decision. However, the real news during the interview was when...
Republicans Are Ready for Capito
WV Republicans in the Legislature have scored a victory for Rep. Shelley Moore Capito. The new law provides an opportunity for Capito to run for the Senate seat and for re-election to her House seat if she wants. Now we know the real hold up in passing the...
More Details on U. S. Senate Election
West Virginia Watchdog.org is on the scene at the Capitol and has provided more details on the legislation just passed.
Legislature Passes Senatorial Succession Bill
After five days the Legislature has passed the bill to allow a special election to select a successor to U. S. Senator Byrd. Details yet available.
Special Session on Byrd Seat at Impasse
The Associated Press is reporting a special election for the Byrd U. S. Senate Seat is in doubt.
Don’t Write Obama Off in 2012
Respected columnist Charles Krauthammer presents a warning to those who already believe Obama is on his way out in 2012. His analysis should be taken seriously by Republicans, Independents and unhappy Democrats. Remember in January, 2008 Senator Hillary Clinton was...
Political Tidbits…..
Saturday evening Tidbits…..the Legislative games are in full swing…..the House voted down Manchin’s proposal related to changing the law for a special election to fill the U. S. Senate seat…..at last check House Republicans were working to allow Congresswoman Capito...
Shelley’s Weekend Plans
Congresswoman Shelley Moore Capito spoke with National Review about her plans for the weekend. She appears to be taking a serious look at becoming a candidate for the U. S. Senate. The interview will give phillipsbillboard readers a look at how she is approaching...
West Virginia’s Future in Congress
Cecelia Mason a West Virginia Public Radio correspondent prepared a perspective on a Congress without Byrd or Mollohan and the impact on our State. It’s worth a click and read.
Washington’s Senate Take This Morning
Insiders in Washington read The Fix even before coffee. Its focus again this morning is the WV Senate Race. Phillipsbillboard readers will want to see today’s take. With the state Legislature yet to weight in who knows what Friday will bring?