The last day of the filing period has come and gone with no word from former Supreme Court of Appeals Judge Elliott “Spike” Maynard. I have learned that Spike will participate in an interview with Hoppy Kercheval on West Virginia MetroNew’s Talkine aired statewide at 10:06 a.m. tomorrow morning. To listen online or locate the nearest Talkline affiliate, click here.
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No last minute surprises to report in the final hour of candidate filings from the West Virginia Secretary of State’s office. Stay tuned to West Virginia Red for the latest political news.
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What are you hearing about candidate filings around the state? Who is running and who is not? Any surprise filings? If you have a tip and want to remain anonymous send it to me at wvared@gmail.com
A full list of candidates who have filed to run for office in West Virginia can be found on the West Virginia Secretary of State’s website. Click here to view the list of current candidates.
UPDATE: You can watch filings happening at the West Virginia Secretary of State’s office on their website. The live feed will be carried from Noon to 1 p.m., 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., 8 p.m. to 9 p.m., and 11 p.m. to Midnight. You can access the live feed by clicking here.
276 Days until Election Day 2010…
Congresswoman Says Legislative Agenda Must Focus on Jobs, Economy and Fiscal Responsibility
WASHINGTON – Rep. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., released the following statement this evening, reacting to President Barack Obama’s State of the Union Address:
“Tonight we saw the President make a noticeable shift in tone. He put the economy front and center and I applaud him for doing so, yet it’s critical that we see a change in the agenda – not simply a change in rhetoric.
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In an e-mail to members of the West Virginia Republican State Executive Committee, Mike Stuart announced that he plans to seek the position of Chairman of the West Virginia Republican Party at the State Committee’s summer meeting.
A copy of the e-mail that was distributed to the West Virginia Republican Executive Committee may be found below.
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On Monday, Congresswoman Shelley Moore Capito took another step to solidify her role as the leader of West Virginia’s Congressional Delegation when it comes to fighting for West Virginia coal in Washington.
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Washington Post breaking news…
The Justice Department has shuttered its nearly four-year investigation into the personal finances of Rep. Alan Mollohan (D-W.Va.), freeing the 14-term lawmaker to pursue what could be a tough bid for reelection without the lingering cloud of a federal criminal probe.
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Congresswoman Shelley Moore Capito and several other Members of Congress from coal producing states are launching a Congressional Coal Caucus to stand up for the benefits of using coal to fuel our nations energy needs.
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It’s becoming clear everyday that the vulnerabilities of Congressman Alan Mollohan are bringing every Republican who has ever had any ambition to run for office out of the wood work to file for the Congressional race.
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Thanks to West Virginia Watchdog for the video…
On Thursday, the Supreme Court of the United States issued its opinion in Citizens United vs. Federal Election Commission. If you read or watched any news over the weekend you probably heard some discussion about the decision and its impact on the upcoming election cycle.
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According to Republicans on the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee the State of West Virginia has lost 10,300 jobs since the passage of the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act, the stimulus.
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283 Days until Election Day 2010…
