2024 West Virginia Governor: See Morrisey run

[JMT]

https://twitter.com/hoppykercheval/status/1676586178059837440?s=46&t=-r8JGlJ...

[Dave Hedgehog]

Well he got hammered last time; not quite sure what he'd have been expecting this time round. It's West Virginia ffs

[NewYorkExpress]

J.B McCuskey has dropped out of the Governor's race, and will run for Attorney General instead.

Two-term state Auditor J.B. McCuskey, who was competing in a crowded field for governor, has pivoted to the attorney general’s race instead.

McCuskey said on MetroNews’ “Talkline” that he had thought the timing was right to run for governor, but he soon realized he had entered a crowded, competitive field. “I was surrounded by candidates who were going to have significantly more resources than I did,” he said.

So he concluded that his executive branch tenure and legal background would be a better fit right now in the attorney general’s race. The attorney general is West Virginia government’s top lawyer, representing state agencies in court and taking the lead on lawsuits instigated by the state.


McCuskey, a former delegate from Kanawha County, has served as state auditor since 2017 and has said he believes in filling no more than two terms.

“My experience as the auditor and in the legal community makes a great fit for me to continue to serve in West Virginia as the attorney general,” McCuskey, a Republican, said on “Talkline.”

The attorney general’s race already has two Republican candidates in the primary. state senators Ryan Weld and Mike Stuart.

McCuskey has already drawn fire from at least one of his primary opponents on social media.

https://twitter.com/MikeStuartWV/status/1683479426267226112?s=20

[JMT]

This is still a Safe Republican race in my opinion, but Democrats will have a noteworthy candidate, which is never a bad thing:

https://twitter.com/politics1com/status/1699017150177141021?s=46&t=-r8JGlJno...

[Duke of York]

This is still a Safe Republican race in my opinion, but Democrats will have a noteworthy candidate, which is never a bad thing:

https://twitter.com/politics1com/status/1699017150177141021?s=46&t=-r8JGlJno...

How high do you think he could get. It would be nice to see a competitive race in West Virginia.

[JMT]

This is still a Safe Republican race in my opinion, but Democrats will have a noteworthy candidate, which is never a bad thing:

https://twitter.com/politics1com/status/1699017150177141021?s=46&t=-r8JGlJno...

How high do you think he could get. It would be nice to see a competitive race in West Virginia.

Ben Salango got 30% in 2020. He was also a credible candidate, but was running against a popular incumbent. Given this is an open seat race, maybe Williams could get 35% or so? I don’t see a Democrat getting much higher than that, though (Manchin probably gets around 40% in his re-election bid, but that’s probably where his ceiling is).

[Flyersfan232]

any recent primary polls?

[Frodo]

Manchin said today he will not run for Governor:

https://www.axios.com/2023/01/22/joe-manchin-2024-senate-democrats

So it is either a forlorn hope of re-election or retirement for him, then. 

He did not preclude either running for reelection or for POTUS, nor did he rule out running as a Pub for either office.

I think he has.

[Flyersfan232]

Manchin said today he will not run for Governor:

https://www.axios.com/2023/01/22/joe-manchin-2024-senate-democrats

So it is either a forlorn hope of re-election or retirement for him, then. 

He did not preclude either running for reelection or for POTUS, nor did he rule out running as a Pub for either office.

I think he has.

2017 was  his last chance at becoming a republican i think he said he might have endorse trump at some point in 2017 too though that was liekly manchin doing what he can to help his odds of relection

[AncestralDemocrat.]

https://twitter.com/JimJusticeWV/status/1781113246952407333?t=daFhQ0gB1sDA6Krmim...

If Trump doesn't wade in to endorse Morrisey, this could be pivotal. 

[Vice President Christian Man]

I suppose that the Capito dynasty will reign on, although I'm eagerly awaiting a Trump endorsement to see if that will make a difference.

[Bernie Derangement Syndrome Haver]

We could end up seeing the Moore/Capito family hold a Senate seat, a House seat, and the Governor's mansion next year.

[Sir Mohamed]

Is Moore Capito a MAGA candidate or more of a traditional conservative? His mother obviously is one of the lesser offensive senators who's still willing to legislate in a serious manner.

Anyways it should be noted the WV governorship is one of the least powerful. Vetoes can be overriden by simple majority.

[AncestralDemocrat.]

Is Moore Capito a MAGA candidate or more of a traditional conservative? His mother obviously is one of the lesser offensive senators who's still willing to legislate in a serious manner.

Anyways it should be noted the WV governorship is one of the least powerful. Vetoes can be overriden by simple majority.

Fairly moderate conservative.. he has some union backing for his run (United Mine Workers of America).

His cousin Riley Moore, who's running in the 2nd district, is a full on Vance type.

[Fuzzy Bear]

It's the Arch Moore dynasty.

[Steve from Lambeth]

If Justice is for him, then what moral concept is against him?

[Fuzzy Bear]

If Justice is for him, then what moral concept is against him?

Exercise and proper nutrition.

[Shaula🏳️‍⚧️]

I hope Trump endorses Morrisey

[SuzerainOfSwat]

Interestingly, Bob Huggins (Former WVU Basketball coach who was fired for calling Xavier a bunch of Catholics F (slur)) endorsed Chris Miller he previously endorsed Manchin in 2018.

[SnowLabrador]

The Humanist Report did a funny segment about just how bizarre this primary has gotten. If victory in the GOP primary wasn't tantamount to election in West Virginia, I'd find it entertaining.

[Dr. Cynic]

We're getting that idiot Miller's ads here. Spending all that money for literally zero votes.

[AncestralDemocrat.]

Trump outlined his WV endorsements over the weekend with zero mention of Morrisey.

[JMT]

Trump outlined his WV endorsements over the weekend with zero mention of Morrisey.

I know Trump endorsed Jim Justice for Senate, but did he endorse for any of the other down ballot races?

[AncestralDemocrat.]

Trump outlined his WV endorsements over the weekend with zero mention of Morrisey.

I know Trump endorsed Jim Justice for Senate, but did he endorse for any of the other down ballot races?

Seemingly just a repeated endorsement of Justice.

[Sir Mohamed]

Trump outlined his WV endorsements over the weekend with zero mention of Morrisey.

I guess he doesn't like losers. Many 2018 losers didn't receive another endorsement from him (like Barletta or Rosendale) as well. Of course he blames only them for the defeat, but solely wants to take credit for winning candidates.