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16. Democratic party ignores Appalachia because Appalachia doesn't send

Wed Oct 30, 2013, 08:19 AM

Oct 2013

any Democrats to Congress.

Republicans have done even less for Appalachia.

But, Man of the People Willard "Mitt" Romney dominated that state.

West Virginia would choose Ted Cruz over Hillary Clinton. Think about that. You really gonna tell me that they're voting based on who would be better for Appalachia or who has shown more concern for Appalachia.

The GOP shutdown had popular support in West Virginia. This is an anti-government state.

Maybe if they showed a willingness to vote rationally instead of based on their dislike of the EPA, gays, and abortion, Democrats would pay attention.

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A blue state’s road to red (West Virginia, article in WaPo) [View all] steve2470 Oct 2013 OP

This was predictable and a long time coming theHandpuppet Oct 2013 #1

I think this country lost a lot when Bobby Kennedy was killed. LuvNewcastle Oct 2013 #2

If you can find a copy of this book, I'd recommend buying it theHandpuppet Oct 2013 #3

I'll see if I can find it. Thanks for telling me about it. LuvNewcastle Oct 2013 #5

Some new, liberal work programs and job development would be good for the whole country. Laelth Oct 2013 #8

Great post! nt Mojorabbit Oct 2013 #20

Culturally, it is a Republican state geek tragedy Oct 2013 #4

social conservative, fiscal liberal IronLionZion Oct 2013 #7

National Democratic party is correct to write the state off. geek tragedy Oct 2013 #10

And two visits in eight years only reinforces... theHandpuppet Oct 2013 #11

They aren't worth his time. They hate him for being black. geek tragedy Oct 2013 #12

Is that the royal "they"? theHandpuppet Oct 2013 #13

Sure, because you try to blame national Democrats for the fact geek tragedy Oct 2013 #14

Wrong theHandpuppet Oct 2013 #15

Democratic party ignores Appalachia because Appalachia doesn't send geek tragedy Oct 2013 #16

I guess you are unaware that WV's two Senators are Democrats... theHandpuppet Oct 2013 #17

One Senator will be a Republican, and Manchin may as well be a Republican nt geek tragedy Oct 2013 #18

I can tell you the answer in three letters. Hubert Flottz Oct 2013 #6

3 ev's n2doc Oct 2013 #9

5 electoral votes actually. Also of the last 10 Presidential elections, WV went Democratic Bluenorthwest Oct 2013 #19