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Perdue Is Running for Governor

Sunday, August 23rd, 2009

A reader telephoned to share that State Treasurer John D. Perdue has announced his candidacy for Governor.  Not an unexpected development.  It appears he is quietly visiting county Democratic Executive Committees seeking support.  In so doing he told one that he is a candidate.  This is sure different than saying you are exploring. 

Perdue is well known and has been around government and politics along time.  His candidacy along with all the others who are “exploring” will make for an interesting few years.

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Act One for WV Democrats

Thursday, August 13th, 2009

Act One in the 2012 Democratic gubernatorial primary played out yesterday in the Legislature.

House Speaker Richard Thompson (D-Wayne) and Senate President Earl Ray Tomblin (D-Logan) both are known as wanting to be Governor.  Labor supported Thompson for Speaker in 2007 and Tomblin has been in the Legislature 35 years.

Governor Manchin had wanted to give state employees and public school teachers a $500 bonus.  The Thompson led House permitted lawmakers to amend the request to give retired public employees a $266 check.  This would double the cost to taxpayers.

Think about the 2012 Governor’s race and you can see where this is going.

 At the request of Governor Manchin the Senate lead by Tomblin adjourned saying no to the House amendment.  The Charleston Gazette noted this was the first time since 1987 that one house adjourned without the consent of the other.

Wonder who Manchin will support in 2012?

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