A Democratic ex-mayor is running for Senate in one of the most Republican US states. Does he have a chance?
by Chris Stein in Moundsville, West Virginia from on (#6RJRM)
Jim Justice, West Virginia's Republican governor, is seen as a shoo-in for the seat being vacated by Joe Manchin. But his opponent says Justice isn't as popular as he appears
The man in the blue shirt leveled his gaze at Glenn Elliott, who had just walked into his yard in the quiet, conservative town of Moundsville and introduced himself as a candidate to represent West Virginia in the US Senate.
It would take a lot to make me like any politician right now," the man replied.
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