Agree!
Manchin made his initial money as a coal broker. Nothing inherently illegal about that. However, there is likely opportunity shady dealing.
In fact, during the Bush II administration there was an investigation going into some of Manchin’s dealings. I don’t remember if they were prior to Manchin’s foray into politics or some suspected shenanigans during his first term. Anyway when Zero took office the investigation disappeared.
Anyway, that doesn’t matter now because of who controls the DOJ. Rule-of-thumb for Republicans: Don’t give Rats hammers because they will hit you! If Rats give Republicans hammers, they will forget what end to use even if the bother to pick the hammer up!
I think Justice will win the primary and beat Manchin. Justice’s piccadillies regarding his business practices have long been discounted by WV’ians. He saved the Greenbriar & he’s been a decent governor. Also, I think people are sick of Manchin’s fence dancing.
My West Virginia view of the matter ...
Jim Justice is a mudpuddle.
Joe Manchin is a cesspool.
I expect that I’ll vote for Alex Mooney in the primary and Jim Justice in the general.