Is there a more beautiful place than the mountains of Tucker County to campaign?
A Friends of Blackwater fund raiser was hosted Friday by Steve White and Chuck Smith two former chairs of the State Democratic Party.
When two Democrats gather these days you can expect to find House Speaker Richard Thompson accompanied by democratic consultant Mike Plante. With each passing event it appears Thompson’s potential candidacy has moved a step closer to reality.
Remember when seven likely candidates made it to the annual Coalton homecoming celebration. Since Thompson was the only candidate at the Blackwater event does this mean the White and Smith political organization is only pushing Thompson; or is Thompson courting them?
No speaking for Thompson on Friday he sang “Country Roads” with his guitar – bet we’ll see lots of that in the coming year.
Senator Majority Leader Truman Chafin and former Senator Oshel Craigo were at the Tucker event. Chafin is from Mingo County and Craigo from Putnam. Not an easy trip to Tucker. Wonder what they are up to?
Governor and Mrs. Joe Manchin were in attendance. They have a home in Canaan Valley.