Kizer to run for (WV) governor

The Sunday Gazette Mail ^ | Sunday January 5, 2003 | Paul J. Nyden - STAFF WRITER

[Xthe17th]

Well, he should at least have the female vote locked-up:

Kizer said he has held a wide variety of jobs in the past, working as a bricklayer, welder, plumber, electrician, waiter and even a male stripper...

[Xthe17th]

WV right-to-work PINGS )))))))

...and I hope Jay Wolfe decides to run against Mollohan!

[Xthe17th]

FYI and welcome to FR, fellow WV FReepers!

[EternalVigilance]

IF this is the guy that the state party has been so secretive about since November, I must say that I'm certainly not impressed after reading this article. I hope it isn't.

A former male stripper that wants to raise taxes? Sheesh.

The Dems would make mincemeat out of him.

I second that nomination of Jay Wolfe, though.

[Xthe17th]

...once operated 44 coal companies that ended up in bankruptcy beginning in 1993

Oh yeah, this guy will be wonderful for us.'<'/sarcasm'>' Think Jay should run against him? Between the two of them they could really generate some talk on the right-to-work issue.

[EternalVigilance]

Think Jay should run against him?

Yeah, I do.

Gotta run...I have a 3 hour drive to make. It will be interesting to see what kind of comment you get...I'll check in tonight.

EV

[wildandcrazyrussian]

Back in 2000 when the state party had their quadrennial in-state Convention that people had to go through various public meetings etc. to get selected to go to, the only item (other than hearing the candidates speak) that was worthwhile was to discuss and vote on the WV State GOP party platform. There was reasonable consensus among the mostly conservative delegates (including me) on all the good issues like right-to-life, taxation, education, etc. -- but the major controversy erupted about the right-to-WORK issue mentioned here. Quite a few elected delegates got up in front and begged us to REMOVE the RTW as an issue. In other words, even though most all of us are in favor of RTW (as is the national GOP) they told us it would be fatal to their chances to get re-elected to the State House after a union-financed propaganda campaign. So it was dropped and the GOP took no stand on it. I assume that if this candidate so much as mentions it as an issue, the state GOP will do everythign possible to defeat him in the primary and/or undermine him in the general. That's politics in WV.

[mountaineer]

I'll take Jay as Mollohan's replacement, and Rob Capehart as Wise's.

[voodoo economics worked]

Rob Capehart and his new tax structure will prevail in 04.Kizer lost me on blaming fast food for obesity.Ronald McDonald does not drive people to Mickey D's,we do.

[mountaineer]

Welcome to FR!

[mountaineer]

Thanks for that insight. Character most certainly is an issue.

I admit to knowing nothing of this fellow, while I do know Capehart and Wolfe quite well (and spent time with them just a few days ago at our Lincoln Day dinner).

[mountaineer]

IF this is the guy that the state party has been so secretive about since November...

The state party has its failings, as we know, but I'd really be surprised if it was supporting this guy!

[folklore]

Robin spoke at our Harrison Co. Republican Club meeting last night. He was well recieved. He and Jay Wolfe both praised your LDD.

On a side note, three dems came to the meeting. In the middle of the meeting all three asked to speak. They all handed in change of regisration cards and paid their dues!!!!

[aprile_showers]

Yes Paul should have the female vote locked up if you know nothing about his two abandoned kids living less than twenty minutes away who havent even seen his face in god knows how long. i have to admit that i am an ex in-law. But one with some insight. I am the sister of Paul's ex wife and I'm glad to finally have the opportunity to speak out. I love how everything he mentions in the article happens to be what the people want to hear. Isn't that what all the candidated do. Perhaps we should shed some insight on the real Paul Kizer. Not the one he made up to run for governor. The one that drinks heavily everyday and drives to and from "work meetings" at the char. I doubt he'll be one to want to raise the DUI laws in our state. And the man who hasnt paid a penny to his kids in oh i think 21 months now. And before that it was not the amount courts ordered and was only on the occasion of threatening phone calls from the ex. Now those dont even work. Perhaps we should vote for paul. Maybe the kids can then really get some state help when they garnish the governors wages for back child support. That'll be the day I hope for. Think about the person that he really is. Not who he wants to be. Because he makes promises he cant keep. Look at his two sons.

[EternalVigilance]

That's a relief. All they were saying last fall is they had a coal guy waiting in the wings to run against Wise. I think you are probably correct that this isn't him.

[mountaineer]

Excellent news! Yes, our dinner went very well, Jay and Rob gave great talks (as did Vic Sprouse and Kris Warner). We were very, very pleased.

[folklore]

Rockyfella said something on the radio awhile ago that floored me. Byrd came to the white house late. When byrd said that W would get all the money he needed for the war, he said it to the VP. W had already left the meeting!

I wonder if he wore a hood. He is petty,petty,petty.

[mountaineer]

With all due respect, it's a bit peculiar that you two joined FR just today and each of you has made only one post at this site - the ones on this thread. I hope you'll understand if we don't take your allegations at face value, at least until corroboration is available. You may be telling the truth, I don't know, but if not, your comments come dangerously near libel and you should be careful.

[Xthe17th]

Welcome to FR April. Thanks for the heads-up on Mr. Kizer. Are you still a WV resident? If so, please add the WV state flag to your FReeper homepage. Again, welcome!