Editorial: Manchin Record One of Progress

West Virginians have enjoyed three good years during Gov. Joe Manchin’s term in office. So much progress has been made on so many issues involving the state and everyone who lives here that we have no doubt that voters will elect Manchin to another four-year term in office. Manchin doesn’t need our endorsement or, for that matter, formal support from any corner. His record speaks for itself. So many Mountain State residents have been touched beneficially by the governor’s actions that it is clear that he will be the voters’ choice again this year, despite the fact that a Raleigh County legislator has chosen to oppose him in the Democratic Party primary. Read more

Democrats Poised for November Victories; Manchin Congratulates North Carolina, Indiana Candidates

Adding to the excitement of the presidential primaries, North Carolina and Indiana Democrats came out in record numbers to choose their gubernatorial candidates. With historic turnout, they showed their confidence in Democratic leadership at the state and federal levels. Democratic Governors Association Chair Gov. Joe Manchin congratulated the winners of the gubernatorial primaries, who are the first female candidates for Governor in each state’s history. He assured North Carolina Lt. Gov. Bev Perdue and Indiana’s Jill Long Thompson that the DGA stands firmly behind them as they begin their paths to victory in November. “Bev Perdue and Jill Long Thompson are outstanding candidates who have what it takes to win in November,” Gov. Manchin said. “After these hotly-contested primaries, Bev and Jill are stronger, and Democrats are coming together to offer them steadfast, enthusiastic support.” Read more

Manchin Seeks Health Care Stories

In his role as chairman of the Democratic Governors Association, Gov. Joe Manchin wants to hear how Americans are struggling with health care. Through an e-mail to Democratic Governors Association supporters last week, Manchin urged folks to share such tales in an effort to advance health care issues on Capitol Hill. “It’s no secret that not enough Americans can afford access to quality health care,” Manchin’s e-mail begins. “While the economy suffers, health care costs just keep going up. If you want to know how bad the problem really is, just walk into any American middle-class community, and start asking about health care – folks are struggling, and they’re worried it’s just going to get worse. “Democratic governors not only understand how bad the health care problem is, but we’re a step ahead when it comes to taking action,” he wrote. Read more and Share Your Story