So Manchin is/was the “wildly” popular Governor of WV. I’ve also seen “very” and “extremely” used. Did he do something inparticular to fall off the popular band wagon? Or is it simply the “D” that’s killing him?
West Virginians HATE Obama. Obama’s disapproval rating in West Virginia is one of the highest in the Nation. Fully 72% of West Virginians disapprove of Obama.
I think the realization that if elected senator, he will do whatever Obama, Pelosi, Reed ‘n Co. tell him to do. The myth of the blue dog/moderate democrat is getting busted. Remember how we thought Stpak would save us from Obamacare??? yeah same thing here
It’s the the big D.
If he goes from WV to DC he changes parties from West Virginian to Democrat.
His Admin is under investigation and it’s beginning to heat up.
Manchin is still popular, but WVA voters, according to this morning's RCP analysis, want him as GOVERNOR, not Senator. They want someone in the Senate to shackle 0bama.
This is specifically why Raese could take a unique angle to his campaign, e.g., "Gov. Manchin does outstanding work in Charleston. I urge voters to keep him there and bring me aboard in the Senate and together we will fight for West Virginia!"
I've read that Mr. Raese is doing a little bit of political jujitsu. Apparently, playing on Mr. Manchin’s popularity, his campaign is serving up the message of, "We like Gov. Manchin so much, we hope that he stays governor."
Apparently, Mr. Raese is also a reasonably popular fellow in the state, so it's being sold as a two-fer. A vote for Mr. Raese means having both Mr. Raese AND Mr. Manchin serving the people of the state.
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Which is why I tell everyone, "Joe's been a good governor. Even as a conservative I have to admit that. Which is why I want to keep him doing that good job in the governor's office."