The Sunday Word: Energy
Lawmakers decided to delay the unveiling of their bipartisan climate change and energy bill, while tens of thousands of environmental activists will descend upon Washington today to rally for swift...
View ArticleWhat Will Happen to Byrd’s Senate Seat?
While the West Virginia governor will almost certainly appoint a Democrat to be the next senator, it remains an open question how many months the appointed senator would serve.
View ArticleSenators React to Byrd’s Passing
Republican and Democratic senators quickly reacted to Senator Robert C. Byrd's death on Monday morning by issuing statements lauding his intellect and loyalty to the Senate.
View ArticleObama and Clinton Honor Byrd
Hundreds of West Virginians and dozens of family members and friends gathered to pay tribute to Robert C. Byrd, the longest-serving senator in history.
View ArticleCalls for Manchin to Take Byrd’s Seat
Gov. Joe Manchin III of West Virginia said initially that he would not take the Byrd seat himself, but Democrats and state labor leaders are now pushing him to reconsider.
View ArticleSpecial Election Okayed for West Virginia
The state's attorney general says the governor can schedule a vote to fill the vacancy created by the death of Robert C. Byrd.
View ArticleYoungest Senator Succeeds the Oldest
Carte Goodwin, a 36-year-old lawyer, was sworn in to replace Senator Robert C. Byrd of West Virginia, who died last month at 92 as the longest-serving member of Congress.
View ArticleIn West Virginia Race, Double Negatives
In West Virginia, Gov. Joe Manchin III runs an ad attacking his opponent for running a negative race.
View ArticleMaking G.O.P. Dollars Count in Senate Races
Republicans face tough decisions on where their money will do the most to increase their chances of taking over the Senate.
View ArticleSenate Committees Up With New Ads on West Virginia
Washington’s senatorial campaign committees are taking a particular interest in West Virginia this election cycle.
View ArticleFolksy Ad Not So Folksy After All
An ad for John Raese, the Republican Senate candidate in West Virginia, that used out-of-state actors may soon go off the air.
View ArticleIn Latest Ad, Manchin Takes Aim
In the latest ad released for West Virginia's Senate race, Gov. Joe Manchin III loaded a rifle while decidedly “hicky” music played in the background.
View ArticleDueling Ads in West Virginia’s Senate Race
Things just got crazier in the race for West Virginia's Senate seat.
View ArticleWest Virginia Court Orders Special Governor Election
A state court ruling sets the stage for a crowded contest on a condensed time frame.
View ArticleFederal Prisoner Fares Well in West Virginia’s Democratic Primary
Keith Judd, who is serving a sentence of more than 17 years in Texas, won more than 40 percent of vote in the Democratic primary. President Obama won 57.27 percent.
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