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Manchin never defended the remark but was criticized by West Virginia Republicans for what his party’s nominee said. By 2022, coal mining employees in West Virginia made up nearly 30% of all coal employees in the country. John Deskins, director of the West Virginia University Bureau of Business and Economic Research, said 75% of West Virginia’s coal jobs were disappearing before coal production dropped because of mechanization. West Virginia Democratic Party Chair Mike Pushkin said Trump never fulfilled his promise. He said the state Democratic Party was branded “anti-jobs and anti-coal” because of environmental policies coming from the national party.

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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia's state House will soon have its first Black speaker in its more than 400-year history after the chamber's incoming Democratic majority on Saturday chose Del. Scott was unanimously elected speaker-designee by the House Democratic Caucus, the group said in a news release. The full House of Delegates will vote to officially confirm him on the first day of the 2024 legislative session. “Virginia voters sent a resounding message on Tuesday that they wanted a Commonwealth that moved forward and that is exactly what I intend to do as your next Speaker,” Scott said in a statement. House Republicans were expected to vote Sunday.

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17 Oklahoma roll past West Virginia 59-20 on Saturday night. 17 CFP), which bounced back from a loss to rival Oklahoma State the previous Saturday. Both teams entered the day a game behind conference co-leaders Oklahoma State and Texas. Oklahoma State was blown out at UCF earlier Saturday, adding to this game's significance. Oklahoma outgained West Virginia 371 yards to 212 in the first half.

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Roem, 39, already had two comfortable reelection victories in her northern Virginia House of Delegates district. Only two folks who saw the mailers phoned her and she’s having lunch with one of them to talk things through. ___HER INNER MAYORAs a trailblazer for trans politicians, Roem is celebrated in Democratic and cultural circles. Her slogan for the 2023 campaign was “Fixing roads, feeding kids.” Much of Roem’s social media feed reads like a transportation diary — or the work of a mayor. In her first two campaigns, Roem had her own past investigated, to avoid being blindsided.

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Senator Joe Manchin, a maverick who has often bucked party leadership in the past two years, said on Thursday that he will not seek re-election, hurting Democrats' chance of defending their thin Senate majority in the 2024 election. The move by the 76-year-old lawmaker will make it very difficult for Democrats to defend his West Virginia seat. "We like our odds in West Virginia," Senator Steve Daines, the head of Republican senators' campaign arm, said in a statement. David Bergstein, a spokesperson for the Senate Democrats' campaign arm, said the party was confident in its chances of strengthening its majority. Manchin has insisted that his only motivation is the coal-producing state of West Virginia and an eye on fiscal responsibility.

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A European company has canceled plans to build blades for offshore wind turbines in coastal Virginia, the latest sign of struggle within the U.S.'s nascent industry. Dominion said its 176-turbine project will be the largest offshore wind farm under development in the U.S. The main appeal of offshore wind for supporters, including environmentalists and many state governments, is that it doesn't burn fossil fuels and therefore drive climate change. But opponents claim offshore wind is inherently unworkable without massive financial subsidies. But the costs of renewable energy — wind, solar, and other forms — have been declining, while becoming increasingly competitive, he said.

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☆ Biden’s ‘Up-Ticket’ Ballot Strategy
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-10 | by ( Susan Milligan | Lauren Camera | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +9 min

Is the 80-year-old Biden (who turns 81 on Nov. 20) uniquely vulnerable because of his age and other issues? We'll get you copies of all those other polls," Biden said as he prepared to leave for a speech before United Auto Workers in Illinois. A lot of Biden's policies are toxic," O'Connell adds, ticking off the border and inflation along with the president's age. Democrats, meanwhile, believe they can benefit not just from the abortion issue but discontent toward Trump, whose favorability numbers with the general electorate are on par with Biden's . With stubbornly low approval ratings a year out from the election, Biden will need all the help he can get.

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The party in 2024 is defending Democratic-held seats in West Virginia, Montana and Ohio — all states that Trump carried handily in 2020. They have very few pickup opportunities — their best being Republican-held seats in Texas and Florida, both states Trump won twice. Meanwhile, the White House issued a statement praising Manchin's dedication to the people of West Virginia and his accomplishments in Washington. Biden said the Manchin family "should feel proud of the Senator’s service to West Virginia and to our country. When asked about a prospective Manchin presidential run, Biden's campaign declined to comment.

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☆ Far-right hosts are blaming the GOP's big election losses on Taylor Swift
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-09 | by ( Natalie Musumeci | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Some far-right commentators are blaming Taylor Swift for the GOP's Tuesday election losses. The pop star encouraged her fans to vote, but a GOP strategist warned election losses weren't her fault. AdvertisementAdvertisementFar-right commentators are putting the blame for the GOP's major election losses during Tuesday's races on one celeb: Taylor Swift. He fumed in another all-caps post that "THE CHILDLESS, UNMARRIED ABORTION ARMY MOBILIZED BY BARBIE, TAYLOR SWIFT, AND TIKTOK" was "CRUSHING REPUBLICANS AT THE BALLOT BOX." Kirk continued: "All the Swifties want is swift abortion.

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The passage of an abortion rights constitutional amendment in Ohio, and Virginia Democrats' capture of both legislative chambers after abortion-focused campaigns, showed that Republicans' long campaign to end abortion rights has become a liability ahead of the 2024 elections, strategists from both parties said. "Republicans have to stop pushing policies that make people believe they are trying to ban abortion. SEEKING A MIDDLE PATHThis year, Virginia Republicans, led by Governor Glenn Youngkin, leaned hard into plans for a 15-week abortion ban should they win control of the legislature. MAJORITY OF AMERICANS AGAINST ABORTION BANSOpinion polls show the majority of Americans support legal abortion in all or most cases. Abortion rights could also appear directly on 2024 ballots in states including Arizona and Florida, as they did in Ohio on Tuesday.

Persons: Nickolas Lentz, Evelyn Hockstein, Donald Trump, Joe Biden, John Feehery, Feehery, Glenn Youngkin, Mike Johnson, Trump, Roe, Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley, Karen Finney, Marjorie Dannenfelser, Gabriella Borter, Tim Reid, Scott Malone, Grant McCool Organizations: REUTERS, Rights, Democrats, Virginia Democrats, Republicans, Republican Party, Republican, Democratic, Virginia Republicans, U.S, Reuters, Court, NBC, SBA, Thomson Locations: Dewitt , Michigan, U.S, Ohio, Virginia, Florida, Arizona, Washington, Los Angeles

OHIO ABORTION RIGHTSOhioans voted to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution, Edison Research projected, which will render moot a six-week abortion limit signed into law by Republican Governor Mike DeWine. The ban is currently on hold pending litigation at the conservative state Supreme Court. The success of Ohio's ballot measure initiative, which put the question of abortion rights to voters directly, adds to a string of ballot measure victories for abortion rights supporters since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. PENNSYLVANIA SUPREME COURTThe race for a new state Supreme Court justice will not alter the liberal tilt of Pennsylvania's highest court but could have future implications for abortion rights and election laws in the state. Democrats have a 4-2 majority in the partisan state court, with one vacant seat to be filled in this election.

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☆ Biden is the problem
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-08 | by ( Madison Hall | John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

But President Biden's political footing remains on shaky ground, as he polls poorly with voters. AdvertisementAdvertisementBiden's polling woes are raising eyebrowsFor months, Biden has generally been in a statistical tie with Trump regarding a 2024 matchup. Those concerns have led to a sizable bloc of Democrats expressing a desire for a new presidential nominee, even with Biden running for reelection next year. Biden won Michigan by nearly 3 points in 2020, making it a key state in his 2024 political calculus. Despite Biden's own party coasting to victory in several key elections, his inability to separate himself from Trump in national polls should cause the Democratic Party to broach a tough conversation: Is Biden the problem?

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The Associated Press has not yet called the race — one of four uncalled contests that will determine the final margins in each chamber. Senate Republicans conceded late Tuesday that Democrats had taken that chamber's majority. House Republicans had not issued any kind of statement as of mid-morning Wednesday. Also uncalled by the AP Wednesday morning was the Tidewater matchup between Democratic incumbent Monty Mason and his GOP challenger, Danny Diggs. And in a competitive race south of Richmond uncalled by the AP, Republican incumbent Kim Taylor held a narrow lead over Democrat Kimberly Pope Adams.

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☆ We became homesteaders now instead of waiting for retirement. We wanted to live our dream, even though our car is always dirty and it's 90 minutes to the nearest mall.
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-07 | by ( Jordan Pandy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Chuck: I grew up on a fourth-generation dairy farm in Wisconsin, and my intention was actually to become a farmer. Chuck: We wanted a forest and pasture, and we wanted it to be within 30 minutes of a more developed town. We knew what we were going to do, and those kinds of life events just change your timeline a bit. Brooke: It was a matter of getting a well put in, getting electrical put in, getting the mail to recognize us. AdvertisementAdvertisementChuck: We have nine miles of trails that we've already mapped out on our property — just the absolute stunning beauty.

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☆ Virginia's House and Senate are up for grabs, with abortion access at stake
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-07 | by ( Spencer Kimball | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Republicans currently have a narrow 51-to-46 majority in the House of Delegates, while Democrats hold a slim 22-to-18 edge in the state Senate. If Republican majorities take over both chambers, they will almost certainly enact a controversial 15-week abortion ban proposed by Virginia Republican Gov. In the Senate, Democrats have pulled in $12.7 million in contributions, compared with the $10.6 million Republicans have raised. In the House, Democrats booked $14.2 million, compared with the Republicans' $8.4 million. The Republican victory suggested Virginia voters were shifting to the right, just a year after Joe Biden trounced Donald Trump in the state in 2020.

Persons: Glenn Youngkin, Youngkin, Virginia's, Terry McAuliffe, Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Biden Organizations: Mart, Old Dominion, Republicans, Delegates, Democrats, Virginia Republican Gov, Democratic, Virginia, Senate, House, Dominion, GOP, Republican Locations: Fairfax , Virginia, Northern Virginia, Old, Virginia

Off-year elections held Tuesday will decide governors in Kentucky and Mississippi, the fate of abortion and marijuana amendments in Ohio, legislative control in Virginia and mayoral races in two of the nation's biggest cities. Andy Beshear is hoping that his support of abortion rights will persuade voters in his Republican-leaning state to look past their skepticism of the national party and give him another term in office. Ohio is the only state to consider a statewide abortion rights question this year. Voters there will decide whether to pass a constitutional amendment guaranteeing an individual right to abortion and other forms of reproductive health care. In Virginia, party control of the state legislature is up for grabs in what Republican Gov.

Persons: Elvis, Andy Beshear, Glenn Youngkin Organizations: GOP, Democratic, Republican, Republican Gov Locations: Kentucky, Mississippi, Ohio, Virginia, America ’ Ohio, . Ohio, America

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Voters in Virginia's capital city are deciding Tuesday whether developers can move forward with a proposed $562 million resort casino along Interstate 95. A ballot measure on whether to allow the gambling and entertainment complex is before Richmond voters for a second time, after the city narrowly rejected the proposal two years ago. Many of the anti-casino signs that dotted the city in recent weeks have emphasized the fact that the city already said “no” once before. Boosters estimate the casino will deliver 1,300 permanent jobs, and developers are promising big financial benefits. An agreement with the city calls for a one-time upfront $25.5 million payment if the referendum passes, with another $1 million after financing closes.

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☆ Maryland Gov. Wes Moore brings his message of patriotism to Virginia's legislative elections: 'We're just letting folks in the Commonwealth know to keep fighting'
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-05 | by ( John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Wes Moore on Saturday went to Virginia to stump for Democratic legislative candidates. Moore, a US Army veteran, took his message of reclaiming patriotism to military-heavy Hampton Roads. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . "So we're just letting folks in the Commonwealth know to keep fighting and that victory is ahead." "As a fellow veteran, Governor Moore's message of reclaiming patriotism resonated with me," he said on Saturday.

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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — In a closing message to voters in this year's closely watched Virginia legislative elections, Republican Gov. Virginia is one of four states — the others are Louisiana, Mississippi and New Jersey — with legislative elections this year. The legislative candidates are running this year under maps redrawn during the last redistricting. He said he was “cautiously confident” about the possibility of a GOP trifecta — both legislative chambers as well as the governorship. Biden, who has not announced any plans to campaign in Virginia before Tuesday, recently sent a fundraising email on behalf of Virginia candidates and issued nearly two dozen endorsements.

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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) — A power company's plans for an enormous offshore wind farm off Virginia's coast gained key federal approval Tuesday after the Biden Administration evaluated the project's potential impact on the environment. The utility will still need federal approval of its construction and operation plans before more pilings rise above the Atlantic Ocean. Dominion said its project will be the largest offshore wind farm under development in the United States. The administration said it wants to build 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy by 2030 — enough to power more than 10 million homes. The Southern Environmental Law Center cited the importance of offshore wind for cutting carbon pollution, which fuels climate change.

Persons: what's, “, Deb Haaland, Joe Biden's, Glenn Youngkin, Will Cleveland, Michael Town, ” Organizations: Biden Administration, Dominion Energy, of Ocean Energy Management, Dominion, Interior Department, Republican Gov, Southern Environmental, Virginia League of Conservation Voters Locations: VIRGINIA BEACH, Va, Virginia's, Atlantic, Virginia Beach, United States, Virginia

☆ In one week, the GOP could win a political trifecta in Virginia that could upend abortion access in the South
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-29 | by ( John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Virginia is a critical Southern battleground in the fight over abortion policy ahead of 2024. Winsome Sears and now-Attorney General Jason Miyares in a GOP sweep that put Democrats on notice that Virginia still had a purplish tinge. The Virginia State Capitol in Richmond. Zach Gibson/Getty ImagesA GOP trifecta would be a stunning development for Virginia, which only two years ago had a government controlled by Democrats, with then-Gov. This year, Democrats in the state Senate were able to block his proposal, making the chamber a bulwark against his plans.

Persons: Glenn Youngkin, —, Roe, Wade, Youngkin, Winsome Sears, Jason Miyares, Barack Obama, it's, Zach Gibson, Ralph Northam Organizations: Republican Gov, Service, Gov, GOP, Democratic, Hampton Roads, Republicans, Schar, Virginia State Capitol, Democrats, Commonwealth, Southern Locations: Virginia, Commonwealth, Northern Virginia, Hampton, Richmond's, —, Washington, Richmond, Southern, Florida, South Carolina

(AP) — After being in office for over a decade, Mississippi state Sen. Dean Kirby got challenged in the Republican primary. More than four-fifths of Mississippi's legislative candidates will have no major-party opposition in the Nov. 7 general election. And more than half of this year's winners will have faced no other Republicans or Democrats in either the primary or the general election. Though Mississippi represents an extreme example, it highlights a national decline in competition for state legislative seats. The DLCC is spending a few thousand dollars this year on several legislative races in the largely uncompetitive Republican-leaning states of Mississippi and Louisiana.

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In some states, higher-income families can now use taxpayer money to cover private school tuition -- and more people than projected are taking the offer, which might force scrambles to shore up state budgets. It's especially an issue in states like Arizona and Iowa, where at least some families whose children were already in private school can now take advantage of public funding. Her state has a new education savings account program — which is paying for students from families of any income to switch from public to private school and for many already in private school to remain there. Opponents of the programs are bracing for lawmakers to attempt to make up for the higher costs by further cutting public school funding, even though lawmakers have not publicly threatened to do so. The plans are in doubt because of opposition from Democrats and some Republicans who live in rural areas where private schools are scarce and public schools are some of the most important institutions.

Persons: ”, Josh Cowen, it's, Ryan Cantrell, ” Aaron Galaz, “, Heather Stessman, Stessman, Beth Lewis, Katie Hobbs, Hobbs, Ben Toma, ” Toma, Greg Abbott, Matt Huffman, Hannah Fingerhut, Samantha Hendrickson, Isabella Volmert, Paul Weber Organizations: Michigan State University, American Federation for Children, Catholic, Our Schools, Arizona Gov, Republican, Republican Gov, Columbus Dispatch, Ohio, Associated Press, America Statehouse News Initiative, America Locations: Arizona, Iowa, — Arizona, Florida , Iowa, Ohio, Indiana, Arkansas, West, Phoenix, Waterloo , Iowa, Our Schools Arizona, Texas, Des Moines , Iowa, Columbus , Ohio, Indianapolis, Austin , Texas

☆ Tennessee attorney general says six states to discuss big-tech investigation
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-23 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

WASHINGTON, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti's office said on Monday that there would be a press conference on Tuesday with five other states to discuss a big-tech investigation. The other states participating in the press conference are California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Nebraska and New Hampshire. While Reuters could not determine the topic of the press conference, in November 2021 Tennessee joined seven other states to probe allegations Meta Platforms (META.O) promoted its subsidiary Instagram to children despite potential harms. Separately, Virginia's attorney general's office said on Monday that it would hold a press conference on Tuesday to update reporters on a similar probe into Meta. Reporting by Diane Bartz, Nate Raymond and David Shepardson; Editing by Leslie AdlerOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

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☆ We toured the USS Gerald R. Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier, which can house 75 aircraft (but doesn't have urinals)
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-17 | by ( Daniel Brown | Elias Chavez | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

The USS Gerald R. Ford is the world's largest aircraft carrier. The US has sent the carrier toward Israel to deter any potential escalation in the ongoing conflict. AdvertisementAdvertisementThe USS Gerald R. Ford is the US Navy's newest and largest aircraft carrier — in fact, it's the world's largest. The USS Gerald R. Ford launched on its first deployment in 2023 to the Mediterranean. As of October 10, 2023, the USS Gerald R. Ford and its strike force have arrived in the east Mediterranean Sea to "deter any actor seeking to escalate the situation or widen this war," according to a statement from the US Central Command.

Persons: Gerald R, Ford, — Organizations: Ford, US, Service, Nimitz, United Nations Office, Humanitarian Affairs, US Central Command Locations: Israel, Palestinian, Gaza, Norfolk

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