|
by: heath_harrison
Wingnut Web site The West Virginia Watchdog is pushing the idea that former Supreme Court Justice Elliot "Spike" Maynard, who was booted from office by the voters following a little photo problem, is a possibility to challenge Representative Nick Rahall in next year's election.
The Watchdog hilariously thinks Spike is the kind of 'statesman' the race needs.
Apparently, Delegate Ralph Rodighiero. who was recruited by the coal companies for the Democratic primary, has a resume as a massive tool that's a little too thin. Or maybe Rodigiero is just intended to soften up Rahall for Spike, who could run as a Republican.
Roman Stauffer, who served as a political operative for the other French Riviera vacationer, Don Blankenship, has weighed in - and he's excited that there's chance ol' Spike might finally come out of the political closet and switch to the GOP.
Which wouldn't be too much of a surprise. With his promotion of Antonin Scalia's so-called "strict constructionist" philosophy and ties to the Mingo County thugs, the guy is anything but a Democrat.
Being open about his political affiliation might be the first honest thing Spike does in his career.
If the coal barons continue to attract candidates of this quality, don't be too surprised if there's an announcement soon that Arch Moore is coming out of retirement to run for the job. |
