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Capito Plans 2014 Senate Run (WV)
MetroNews ^ | 11/25/2012 | Hoppy Kercheval

Posted on 11/25/2012 7:25:38 PM PST by yellowdoghunter

West Virginia Republican Congresswoman Shelley Moore Capito will announce Monday morning that she is running in 2014 for the U.S. Senate seat now held by Democrat Jay Rockefeller.

Capito has long considered a run for the Senate, and passed on the most recent opportunity following the death of long-time Senator Robert Byrd. She's expected to say, among other things, that the timing is now right for her run.

The announcement sets up a potential race between two West Virginia political heavyweights.

(Excerpt) Read more at wvmetronews.com ...


TOPICS: Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 2014gopprimary; wv2014
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Target #1.
1 posted on 11/25/2012 7:25:46 PM PST by yellowdoghunter
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I don’t think Rockefeller has had to fight for election, like in forever.


2 posted on 11/25/2012 7:30:42 PM PST by Arthurio
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I don’t know that much about capito...would like to hear other’s thoughts on her. I am sure she is not perfect but at this point I want to win.


3 posted on 11/25/2012 7:33:22 PM PST by yellowdoghunter
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Iam sure that Target #1 has a much larger bank account than the challenger. Alas. Rocky = the new Byrd.


4 posted on 11/25/2012 7:34:05 PM PST by MrChips (MrChips)
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Shelley is not hard-shell conservative, but she is conservative. She is Republican of course, and she has done a good job as a representative in Congress. She is also a fairly good friend of mine and I think a lot of her. Very nice person. I am excited that she is running and I think she can win. Rocky is old and nobody but the good ole boy machine in Charleston likes the carpetbagger. Our Tea Party will be working for Shelley. I will be working for Shelley.


5 posted on 11/25/2012 7:40:53 PM PST by WVNan
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I would be pleasantly surprised in the event that Rockefeller loses. When does Capito start accepting donations?


6 posted on 11/25/2012 7:41:31 PM PST by Army Air Corps (Four Fried Chickens and a Coke)
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That seals it.

Go for her everyone!


7 posted on 11/25/2012 7:45:06 PM PST by onyx (FREE REPUBLIC IS HERE TO STAY! DONATE MONTHLY! IF YOU WANT ON SARAH PALIN''S PING LIST, LET ME KNOW)
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It looks like Rockefeller’s only election loss was to her father, Arch Moore


8 posted on 11/25/2012 7:45:37 PM PST by Arthurio
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Any time I am sure. She has always traveled the state shaking hands with and talking to people in every town. She is a worker and she knows West Virginians. She probably has enough creds to do battle with the democrat machine in this state.


9 posted on 11/25/2012 7:46:15 PM PST by WVNan
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I would be pleasantly surprised in the event that Rockefeller loses.

I believe there is speculation that Rockefeller may not run in 2014.
10 posted on 11/25/2012 7:46:54 PM PST by Misplaced Texan (July 4, 2009 - the first day of the 2nd Revolution!)
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That is all I needed to hear. I will be sending money as soon as her campaign is up and running.


11 posted on 11/25/2012 7:50:56 PM PST by yellowdoghunter
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Yep, Arch was very much loved in WV. That is why they voted for Shelley when she first ran for Congress. She has proved herself, and stands on her own now.


12 posted on 11/25/2012 7:54:39 PM PST by WVNan
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I’ll get word to her to be “friendly” to Freepers because they can help her.


13 posted on 11/25/2012 7:56:50 PM PST by WVNan
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She can’t win. She’s an American.


14 posted on 11/25/2012 8:01:38 PM PST by FlingWingFlyer (Criminal defense lawyers won't have the Twinkie to kick around anymore.)
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So? WV is still American too.


15 posted on 11/25/2012 8:07:41 PM PST by WVNan
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I’ve had the oppurtunity to meet her several times. Each time I’ve talked with her about certain topics she surprises me by having a broad knowledge base. The staff that she has are top notch also. They helped me out on a foreign travel issue that I had a couple of years ago. Glad to hear she’s running against the Socialist. She’ll get my vote and support for sure.


16 posted on 11/25/2012 8:35:16 PM PST by WVNight (We havn't played Cowboys and Muslims yet....)
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i hope she wins, but isnt this a tad early? has anyone ever announced they’re running in november of the current election year?


17 posted on 11/25/2012 8:48:19 PM PST by jeltz25
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I don’t think Rockefeller has had to fight for election, like in forever.

Senator Rockefeller who has done away with the competition.

Similar to the Democrats.

They control the media. They even control the voting fraud.

Similar to John D Rockefeller.

He controlled the oil.

They busted up his control.

How do we bust up their control.

18 posted on 11/25/2012 9:06:32 PM PST by FreeReign
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To: WVNan

good luck....we need to take the Senate seriously...


19 posted on 11/25/2012 9:08:21 PM PST by cherry
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To: yellowdoghunter

Excellent news.


20 posted on 11/26/2012 12:08:56 AM PST by TChad
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