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The optimistic outcome (0.00 / 0)

The optimistic outcome to the scenario you describe requires both the activist force of the Eastern Panhandle and the reliable base of the Northern Panhandle to work together. Unfortunately, I don't think that's going to happen in the "new" WV-01 in 2012.

Furthermore, Sue Thorn is not the right candidate to defeat David McKinley. I can handle any criticism her supporters may bring, but I will equally provide a more practical examination of this year's race. Many of our progressive brethren underestimate the influence of the regional media in the "new" WV-01. Our candidate must be one who, with his/her experience and passion, can overcome the established opposition media.

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by: WV26003 @ Tue Jan 17, 2012 at 02:37:32 AM UTC

Sue Thorn will beat McKinley. (4.00 / 2)

West Virginians are becoming weary of being represented in Washington by folks who do not really represent the regular citizens of our state.  
Yes!  Sue Thorn's campaing is different!  Because she is different and the people of our state are going to rush to join a real grass-roots campaign that speaks "with folks", not "to them".
The citizens of this state are ready to stand up against the slick, shiny campaign tactics of wealthy candidates who do not represent real West Virginia.
They are ready for an open, honest, Democratic candidate for Congress!
And that candidate is Sue Thorn!

Jerry

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by: jermckeen @ Tue Jan 17, 2012 at 15:35:27 PM UTC

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WV26003 (0.00 / 0)

So who, in your estimation would be the "right" candidate? Another tea party endorsed "Democrat" or maybe another ALEC member who wants to masquerade as a Democrat. Maybe someone else who would turn a blind eye and deaf eye to the suffering of constituents who need health care, jobs and a Congressional representative that will listen to them.

David McKinley has spent the last year blocking legislation, threatening the EPA and in general doing the bidding of the Republican Party - yet his voting record and rhetoric differs little from that of other members of the WV Congressional delegation. Perhaps you would like to continue on that path.  

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by: DB @ Tue Jan 17, 2012 at 22:11:27 PM UTC

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Absolutely not (0.00 / 0)

Everyone on here who knows me remembers that I was ardently against Oliverio... so much so that I wrote in Alan Mollohan in the 2010 general.

I have a few suggestions on who is the best candidate to beat Dave McKinley, but none of them will be running this year. If Sue Thorn is the Democratic candidate this year, she will obviously get my vote. But, I will remain realistic about her chances of beating McKinley.

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by: WV26003 @ Wed Jan 18, 2012 at 11:41:19 AM UTC

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WV26003 (0.00 / 0)

I hope that she will get more than your vote. Financial and physical support (shoe leather and phone calls) are also important.

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by: DB @ Wed Jan 18, 2012 at 14:42:27 PM UTC

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Let Us Divert our Energies and Frustrations (0.00 / 0)

Let us divert our energy and frustrations for a candidate who has the philosophies of Sue Thorn but who can also command the respect of even WV's conservative media.

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by: WV26003 @ Wed Jan 18, 2012 at 23:20:07 PM UTC

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and that would be who? (0.00 / 0)

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by: JAWVMM @ Wed Jan 18, 2012 at 23:34:39 PM UTC

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