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West Virginia Gov. Sides with Obama on 'Bankrupting' Industry
businessandmedia.org ^
| November 3, 2008
| Jeff Poor
Posted on 11/03/2008 2:10:57 PM PST by Rufus2007
The revelation that Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama would bankrupt the coal industry for all that greenhouse gas thats 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 CNBCs 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 nations 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. Coals 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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TOPICS: Business/Economy; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: West Virginia
KEYWORDS: agw; coal; election; obama
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How can ANYONE from a state that depends on coal for its economy side with Barack Obama on this??
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posted on
11/03/2008 2:10:58 PM PST
by
Rufus2007
To: Rufus2007
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
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posted on
11/03/2008 2:14:07 PM PST
by
Shermy
( "You know, Paul, Reagan proved deficits don't matter,")
To: Rufus2007
Only if he/she doesn’t give a damn about re-election!
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posted on
11/03/2008 2:14:51 PM PST
by
SatinDoll
(NO FOREIGN NATIONALS AS OUR PRESIDENT!!)
To: Rufus2007
West Virginia should pay attention and consider this next election if this bozo is up for re-election.
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posted on
11/03/2008 2:15:18 PM PST
by
autumnraine
(Churchill: " we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall never surrender")
To: Rufus2007
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posted on
11/03/2008 2:15:51 PM PST
by
BenLurkin
To: Rufus2007
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”
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posted on
11/03/2008 2:16:31 PM PST
by
Cyman
To: autumnraine
He’s up for reelection tomorrow.
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posted on
11/03/2008 2:16:40 PM PST
by
Rufus2007
To: Shermy
That Governor is risking his own seat with his lies.
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posted on
11/03/2008 2:16:40 PM PST
by
pray4liberty
(This election will separate the wheat from the tares. Watch, pray, work and VOTE!)
To: Rufus2007
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!
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posted on
11/03/2008 2:16:59 PM PST
by
muawiyah
To: Rufus2007
Manchin is an ass ... he’s also up for re-election (or, hopefully, rejection) this year.
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posted on
11/03/2008 2:18:35 PM PST
by
ArrogantBustard
(Western Civilization is Aborting, Buggering, and Contracepting itself out of existence.)
To: Rufus2007
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?
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posted on
11/03/2008 2:21:34 PM PST
by
reagan_fanatic
(Reagan-1976 Palin-2008)
To: Rufus2007
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.
To: Rufus2007
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.
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posted on
11/03/2008 2:22:08 PM PST
by
bitterohiogunclinger
(Never argue with an idiot, they always wear you down and beat you with experience)
To: Rufus2007
"How can ANYONE from a state that depends on coal for its economy side with Barack Obama on this??"
Because they're.....(drum roll)....
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posted on
11/03/2008 2:22:27 PM PST
by
Emperor Palpatine
("Everything is proceeding as I have foreseen.)
To: Rufus2007
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.
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posted on
11/03/2008 2:25:24 PM PST
by
Cicero
(Marcus Tullius)
To: Rufus2007
But we have a responsibility to clean it up.Help me out here. Does "clean coal" not emit CO2 when it burns?
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posted on
11/03/2008 2:26:32 PM PST
by
Onelifetogive
(Is it too early to open a female wing on Mt. Rushmore?)
To: Rufus2007
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.
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posted on
11/03/2008 2:47:35 PM PST
by
Roccus
(Someday it'll all make sense.............maybe.)
To: Onelifetogive
CO2 can theoretically be captured but it is very expensive.
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posted on
11/03/2008 2:50:55 PM PST
by
ari-freedom
(Paint your finger purple on Tuesday!)
To: Rufus2007
``despite anti-coal remarks Obama... understands the nations energy woes. ``
The Guv is trying to put lipstick on a pig.
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posted on
11/03/2008 2:52:28 PM PST
by
Mitt Romney
(Text "SLATE WRIGHT" to 98999 to get a Reverend Wright ringtone)
To: Rufus2007
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posted on
11/03/2008 2:52:40 PM PST
by
Cobra64
(www.BulletBras.net)
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