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Byrd is the Word in GQ - Post Your Comments!

The fashion magazine aimed toward young professional men features an article on West Virginia's Senior Senator, Robert C. Byrd. Inside -- why Byrd says he could be president right now. (Read Blog)

Third Blog in an Hour! - Post Your Comments!

I just had a few more news items cross my political desk. News on Anne Barth, Nick Rahall and who paid for the fancy John McCain Marshall jersey inside.... (Read Blog)

Former W.Va. Governor at the Olympics? - 1 Comments Posted

My thought is no, but judge for yourself from this You Tube video! (Read Blog)

Capito Only Incumbent to Respond to Vote Smart Test - 2 Comments Posted

Vote Smart says West Virginia politicians lack the courage to take its political courage test. (Read Blog)

Capito Leads Barth in Dollar Game - 3 Comments Posted

Financials through June are in and Shelley Moore Capito has the right to make the claim that she has 3.5 times as much cash on hand as opponent Anne Barth. But Barth can make a claim herself! Details inside. (Read Blog)

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Manchin Predicts Va Gov Kaine to be Obama's VP Pick

Last Updated: 2:50 PM 08/20/08 - West Virginia's governor spoke with Virginia Governor Tim Kaine today about his chances.WEB EXTRA: Watch Governor Manchin's Raw Interview. - (Full Story)

Manchin to Speak at Democratic National Convention

Last Updated: 9:32 AM 08/20/08 - West Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin is getting a prime-time speaking spot during next week's Democratic National Convention in Denver. - (Full Story)

	Democratic Convention Speakers List Released Last Updated: 4:18 PM 08/19/08 - Three local politicians will be among those addressing the Democratic party in Denver next week. (Full Story)
	Kentucky Delegate Says Obama Nomination Not Official Last Updated: 8:52 AM 08/19/08 - With the Democratic National Convention just a week away, there are some local delegates who say a Barack Obama nomination is far from official, including Tyler Murphy. (Full Story)
	WV Secretary of State Candidate Wants to Drop Out Last Updated: 6:19 PM 08/18/08 - Republican candidate Charles Minimah wants the current Secretary of State to run in his place, but state law won't allow it. (Full Story)
	Picnic with the Dems Last Updated: 10:04 PM 08/16/08 - Democrats from across Cabell County spent Saturday afternoon getting to know the names on the ballots this November. (Full Story)
	Rockefeller to Speak at the Democratic Convention Last Updated: 4:07 PM 08/15/08 - Rockefeller says he's proud to represent West Virginia at the convention. He will speak about national security, the economy and energy. (Full Story)
	Manchin Pushes Renewable Resources Last Updated: 4:31 PM 08/09/08 - Governor Joe Manchin plans to push renewable energy projects ranging from hydroelectric dams to solar power in West Virginia. (Full Story)
	McCain Visits Huntington and Jackson, Ohio Last Updated: 3:42 AM 08/07/08 - The presumptive Republican presidential nominee spoke with the Marshall football team at Joan C. Edwards Stadium this morning before heading to Jackson, Ohio. (Full Story)
	Fancy Farm Sees Political Power Last Updated: 12:05 AM 08/03/08 - Graves County is home to Fancy Farm, also known this time of year as the place for politics. (Full Story)
	Bush Talks Energy in W.Va. Last Updated: 2:18 PM 07/31/08 - President Bush says he's using his last six months in office to push new energy plans that include electricity from coal. (Full Story)
	Bob Barr Supporters Claim Enough Signatures for WV Ballot Access Last Updated: 2:11 PM 07/31/08 - The deadline is Friday to petition for candidate's names to be added to the ballot in West Virginia. (Full Story)
	Petitions Filed to Get Nader on W.Va. Ballot Last Updated: 2:36 PM 07/25/08 - Supporters of Ralph Nader believe they've gathered enough signatures to get the independent presidential candidate on West Virginia's ballot for the general election. (Full Story)
	Nader Supporters Gather Enough Signatures for WV Ballot Access Last Updated: 10:40 PM 07/24/08 - The team plans to turn the signatures over to the state of West Virginia Friday -- one week before the deadline to gain access. (Full Story)
	Obama Continues to Outraise McCain in W.Va. Last Updated: 1:03 PM 07/22/08 - In their race for the White House, Democrat Barack Obama is widening his fundraising edge over Republican John McCain among West Virginians. (Full Story)
	How They Voted: Overriding a President's Veto Last Updated: 10:58 PM 07/15/08 - WV Congresswoman Shelley Moore Capito and KY Congressman Geoff Davis were part of the Republican contingent that joined Democrats in overriding the president's veto of a Medicare bill. Inside, find out which local politicians voted no. (Full Story)
	Former WV Governor Signs Books Last Updated: 10:35 PM 07/11/08 - Former Governor Arch Moore made a rare appearance in Cabell County to celebrate the paperback release of his biography. (Full Story)
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