West Virginia Gov. Sides with Obama on 'Bankrupting' Industry

businessandmedia.org ^ | November 3, 2008 | Jeff Poor

[Rufus2007]

The revelation that Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama would bankrupt the coal industry “for all that greenhouse gas that’s being emitted,” has prompted harsh reaction from various pro-coal constituencies. But the governor of one coal state welcomed the promise.

West Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin, a Democrat, appeared on CNBC’s Nov. 3 “Power Lunch” to discuss the effects the presidential election would have on the economy. He told co-anchor Trish Regan that despite anti-coal remarks Obama made to the San Francisco Chronicle on Jan. 17, the Democrats’ presidential candidate “understands” the nation’s energy woes.

“Basically he understands this country must become secure,” Manchin said. “We should not be dependent on foreign oil. In order to do that, we got to use all of our resources. Coal’s going to be a major factor for next 20, 30 or more years. But we have a responsibility to clean it up.”

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[Rufus2007]

How can ANYONE from a state that depends on coal for its economy side with Barack Obama on this??

[Shermy]

“Basically he understands this country must become secure,” Manchin said. “We should not be dependent on foreign oil”

Again, not what Obama was talking about. He was not talking about energy independence, diversity.

He was talking about CO2 and Carbon Cap and Trade markets

[SatinDoll]

Only if he/she doesn’t give a damn about re-election!

[autumnraine]

West Virginia should pay attention and consider this next election if this bozo is up for re-election.

[BenLurkin]

Obama’s wants Government “Price Signals” “Change Your Behavior”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bueCxeXZAUU

[Cyman]

He is basically saying what Murtha said to his constituents.

“You rubes are too friggin stupid to figure out that even I am not in your corner”

[Rufus2007]

He’s up for reelection tomorrow.

[pray4liberty]

That Governor is risking his own seat with his lies.

[muawiyah]

Gov. Joe Manchin is translating what Obama said so that he, Joe Manchin, doesn't look so much like a total idiot for supporting Obama.

Doesn't work. Obama has decided that West Virginia and its people must be punished.

I'd start practicing for standing up to the lash Joe!

[ArrogantBustard]

Manchin is an ass ... he’s also up for re-election (or, hopefully, rejection) this year.

[reagan_fanatic]

Amazing. Simply amazing. Manchin’s head must be so far up Barak’s *ss that the only thing still visible is his feet. How else do you explain this?

[Ikemeister]

Manchin will be re-elected no matter what he says. Despite VW going red the last couple of Prez elections, the GOP can’t seem to field any viable gubernatorial candidates.

[bitterohiogunclinger]

Basically, DemoRATs think they fool all of the people, all of the time. I know West Virginia is going to be a landslide for McCain, I hope that carries over to PA, OH and VA. I also hope it takes WV’s idiot governor out as well.

[Emperor Palpatine]

"How can ANYONE from a state that depends on coal for its economy side with Barack Obama on this??"


Because they're.....(drum roll)....

[Cicero]

He’s obviously relying on the fact that there isn’t enough time before the election to uncover his lie, especially with all the media helping him. He’s probably right.

[Onelifetogive]

But we have a responsibility to clean it up.

Help me out here. Does "clean coal" not emit CO2 when it burns?

[Roccus]

Great job, Joe. if you were smart you would have said, “That’s not the Barak Hussein Obama I know.”

BTW, WV’s two Senators and two of our three Representatives agree with him.

[ari-freedom]

CO2 can theoretically be captured but it is very expensive.

[Mitt Romney]

``despite anti-coal remarks Obama... “understands” the nation’s energy woes. ``

The Guv is trying to put lipstick on a pig.

[Cobra64]