Not just GOP Democrats face convention battle in 2016
Democrats face a contested convention as Bernie Sanders challenges voting rules for super delegates and debates the party platform. He accuses chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz of stacking key committees to favor Hillary Clinton, while supporters warn of fights over Medicare expansion, banking regulation, and a $15 minimum wage before the convention.
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Cole Challenges Justice to West Virginia Debates Across State
Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Cole urged Democratic rival Jim Justice to seven statewide debates on major West Virginia concerns. Cole argues a side-by-side format will reveal differences, while Justice counters that Cole is using debates to sidestep budget failures and press for political advantage.
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Defiant Trump brushes off GOP critics on eve of Ryan meeting
Donald Trump dismissed Capitol Hill critics and said he does not need House Speaker Paul Ryan as he prepared for a meeting. A Gallup poll showed GOP voters increasingly backing Trump, signaling shifting support ahead of the 2016 campaign.
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West Virginia governor race sways with coal stance and debt glare
The WV race tightens as Cole backs Trump and pushes coal revival while Justice emphasizes jobs and fiscal concerns. Clinton’s coal policies draw protests and a $30 billion plan. budget issues loom as debates emerge amid allegations of mine fines and tax arrears.
County cuts aim to save 400000 through self insured plan
The county plans savings of about 400000 by switching to self insured Anthem instead of Local Choice. Officials say reductions in revenue and coal tax funds require budget tightening while promising cooperative work with the school board and supervisors. Chairman Mike Hymes notes it is too early to measure any extra revenue for schools and that existing cuts have already reduced the county budget.
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Canvass shows emphasis on correct precinct voting
The canvass discussion notes some voters were directed to the wrong precinct and authorities review registration processes to determine if a ballot should stand. Moye explains merging early and absentee votes with their proper precincts, calling the system sophisticated and secure though noting potential errors with old paper ballots.
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