Ex-coal baron Blankenship debuts ‘fact-check’ campaign site
There's a new fact-checkin... . This screen-captured image shows a section of factcheckwv.com, which appears at first like an unbiased fact check site.
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Fact: Ex-coal baron Blankenship funds ‘fact-check’ site
There's a new fact-checkin... . This screen-captured image shows a section of factcheckwv.com, which appears at first like an unbiased fact check site.
Senate and Governor Approval Numbers are Bad News for Democrats
If you're a Democrat, there is almost no good news in the latest Morning Consult governor and senator approval rankings. They can take comfort that it looks like they'll be taking back the governor's office in Illinois and that Scott Walker looks like he's in real trouble in Wisconsin.
The election is approaching, right?
We're a month away from West Virginia's primary election, although, with the exception of a few campaign signs which recently started to appear, one might wonder if area residents are even aware.
GOP Senate hopefuls set to debate April 23
Six months ago, no one predicted the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate during the May 8 primary election would be anything but a two-person race between current U.S. Rep. Evan Jenkins and West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey.
Democrats even in GOP country shift toward gun restrictions
Just 18 months after declaring his opposition to banning assault weapons, Ashford has changed his mind. But make no mistake, ... .
White House Watch: Inside Trump’s Surrogate Email Operation
What has the White House been tellings friendly voices in the media? I explore this in the new issue of the magazine. Here's an excerpt: They are emails designed to grab you by the lapels.
Trump assails Democrats on immigration, makes new unsubstantiated…
A day after authorizing the use of National Guard troops along the southern border with Mexico, President Donald Trump lashed out at Democrats in Congress, demanding that they join his legislative effort to find new ways to slow down the influx of illegal immigrants into the United States, returning to a theme which backers say was central to his election in 2016. "We have to change our laws, and the Democrats, what they are doing, it's just insanity," the President said, again pressuring his critics to back his plans for immigration change.
Congressman: President Trump to return to West Virginia
West Virginia Republican Congressman Evan Jenkins says President Donald Trump will visit West Virginia for the second time this year. Jenkins says he'll join the president for a scheduled roundtable in Greenbrier County on Thursday.
Next Time Wall Street Needs Bailout, Say Critics, Remember Names of These 16 Democrats
Support for 'Bank Lobbyist Act' by these Democrats, said Public Citizen, is an "ugly reflection of Wall Street's political clout in both parties, purchased through billions in political spending over many decades." "Remember these names the next time Wall Street tanks our economy and taxpayers are left to bail out the Big Banks."
Don Blankenship, Dead Miners, Humility, and the Limits of Free Speech in West Virginia
Don Blankenship, former coal company executive who was convicted of federal safety violations that led to the deaths of 29 coal miners in 2010, is now running for U.S. Senate. I was sitting at home in West Virginia tonight when a call came in from the U.S. Senate campaign for Don Blankenship.
Ap Fact Check: Trump on trade, guns, White House morale
Despite grappling with unparalleled staff departures, President Donald Trump painted a rosy picture of a smoothly functioning administration getting things done, pushing along gun restrictions and bringing jobs to the United States. It made for another series of grandiose claims this past week.
Firefighters converge on Washington to ask for cancer program
Around 800 firefighters are in Washington, D.C., this week to speak to lawmakers about multiple issues, including the development of a fund to assist firefighters diagnosed with cancer. International Association of Fire Fighters is holding its annual legislative conference in the nation's capital through Wednesday, in which firefighters will have the opportunity to discuss issues regarding safety and security.
This Democrat ‘Welcomes’ Trump’s Tariffs
Last week President Trump announced a new 25 percent tariff on steel imports and a 10 percent hike on aluminum imports. Foreign leaders like Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called the move "unacceptable" and the European Union threatened to respond to the U.S. with their own tariff.
Key Words: Trump calls for taking guns first and going through due…
Flanked by Senators John Cornyn and Dianne Feinstein President Donald Trump meets with members of Congress to discuss school and community safety on Wednesday. President Donald Trump suggested on Wednesday taking guns away from potential mass shooters, saying during a White House meeting with lawmakers, "I like taking the guns early."
Is Everything Ok With Joe Manchin? He Just Gave A Bizarre Sports…
Democratic West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin made a strange sports car analogy Wednesday on MSNBC when asked about his position on banning the sales of AR-15s. Co-host of "Morning Joe" Willie Giest asked Manchin what his position was on making the AR-15 illegal for civilians - Manchin didn't have an answer.
Journal Junction for Feb. 26
The main problem with teachers not getting a raise and who should we blame? The blame goes to the voters that voted for Jim Justice. That's what happens when we don't think when we vote! persons into the U.S. Ironically, today's immigration policies appear to have been formulated by the first three and mass murders are being committed by the mentally deranged.
Willis plans to bring new eyes to U.S. senate
And Willis views that as an asset in his run for the U.S. senate seat held by Democrat incumbent Joe Manchin. "It's going to take someone who is coming from the outside with fresh ideas about business, how the economy works and how currency flows, to make the changes that we need, " Willis is one of six Republican challengers - along with U.S. Rep. Evan Jenkins, State Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship, Bo Copley and Jack Newbrough -all who will run in the May 8 primary.
Toomey: Trump’s Support on Background Checks Is ‘Constructive’
Sen. Pat Toomey said Sunday some Senate opponents of gun reform are "reconsidering" their position on background check legislation - a hopeful sign as the Pennsylvania Republican tries to revive a failed 2013 measure. "The president's expression of support for strengthening the background check system is constructive," Toomey said.
West Virginia primary election candidates certified
West Virginia's May 8 primary election slate is official and will have several contested races on the federal level.