Topic: West Virginia

Sen. Joe Manchin Really Doesn't Want to Talk About Guns

AP

Sen. Joe Manchin is a reasonable guy. He's not above speaking with local newspapers. Being a big man in Washington has not gone to his head, yet. But he does have one condition before any conversation, and it's kind of a big one: he won't talk if you wanna talk about guns. 

By Elspeth Reeve

Jan 11, 2013

Jay Rockefeller Bows Out of Reelection, Giving GOP New Chance at Senate Seat

In a move that may offer Republicans an opportunity to pick up a Senate seat in the next midterm elections., Sen. Jay Rockefeller has decided not to run for reelection in West Virginia in 2014.

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By Esther Zuckerman

Aug 1, 2012

Trimming the Times

Gore Vidal, NYPD Shell Casings, and Underwater Photography

A summary of the best reads found behind the paywall of The New York Times.

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By Elspeth Reeve

May 9, 2012

All We Know About the Convict 40% of West Virginia Democrats Prefer to Obama

This year the Democratic presidential primaries are only interesting when President Obama doesn't do well in them.

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By Dino Grandoni

Feb 28, 2012

Stat of the Day

West Virginia Meth Lab Busts Are Tracking at More Than One a Day

Today in depressing statistics, we have the number of meth labs busted in West Virginia so far this year. Unfortunately, it is a lot.

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By Ray Gustini

Nov 1, 2011

Dirty Cricketers Convicted; Dodgers Close to Being Sold Off

Today in sports: The Los Angeles Dodgers ownership mess is nearing a resolution, two Pakistani cricket players convicted for bribery, and Wolf Blitzer takes the credit (or blame) for Michael Jordan's last comeback.

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By Ray Gustini

Oct 28, 2011

Savor Tonight's Game Seven

Today in sports: West Virginia's move to the Big 12 looks to be back on, the SEC jumps the gun in announcing the addition of Missouri, and the World Series heads to Game Seven for the first time since 2002.

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By Ray Gustini

Oct 26, 2011

World Series Gets Rained Out; NFL's Smartest Quarterback Has a Good Arm

Today in sports: The World Series is rained out, the University of Louisville has complicated West Virginia's plans to join the Big 12, and the NFL's smartest quarterback also has a pretty good arm.

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By Ray Gustini

Oct 25, 2011

Tony La Russa's Bullpen Phone Debacle

Today in sports: A bizarre communication mistake gives the Texas Rangers a 3-2 World Series lead, West Virginia is set to join the Big 12, and Theo Epstein can't stop saying goodbye to Boston.

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Democrat Tomblin Wins West Virginia Special Election

The acting governor won in an election many had thought could go to the Republican

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By Elspeth Reeve

Oct 4, 2011

A History of the Endless Referenda on Obama

Every few weeks Barack Obama's name seems to be on a ballot somewhere

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