Posted on 01/07/2015 10:14:02 PM PST by Impy
West Virginia's longest-serving governor, Arch A. Moore Jr. died Jan. 7 in Charleston at age 91 just one day after his daughter, U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., was sworn into office.
The man with a reputation throughout the Mountain State for always recalling names, occupations and family details with incredible accuracy died after battling heart trouble and dementia.
Moore, a Marshall County native, launched his life in politics at age 28 by winning his uncle's former seat in the House of Delegates. He was married to the late Shelley Riley Moore for 65 years. She died in September 2014 at age 88. The Moores were parents to Shelley Moore Capito, Lucy Moore Durbin and Arch III.Shelley Moore Capito's office issued a statement just before 8:30 p.m., saying all three children were "deeply saddened to share the news of their father's passing this evening in Charleston ... with his family by his side."
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If he was suffering from dementia he may not have been aware that his daughter has just been swore in as the first Republican Senator from WV since the 50's.
Ping
RIP
His daughter won the seat he should’ve won back in 1978. RIP.
Wiki says Rockefeller “entirely financed” Jennings Randolph’s campaign.
Not surprised. Randolph should’ve been knocked off, he was well past his prime (nearing 80). Jay Rockefeller knew that was the only Senate seat he could pursue in the near future and had to make sure it would be “clear” for him for when he left the Governorship in 1985.
It would’ve been curious to see if Moore had decided to go for the Senate again in 1984 how he would’ve fared. They had both faced off against each other in 1972 and 1980 as the incumbent Governors, each winning one time and losing once. Since Reagan carried the state in ‘84 (but not in ‘80), Moore probably might’ve had an edge (as it was, he played it safe by going back to the Governorship where he had a less-than-stellar single third term).
I didn’t know he was sick.
Amen. WhoTF was Cuimo anyway? Wop.
Arch was my father’s law school roommate and good friend. He was an outstanding man that thoroughly loved his state and bettered it more than any other governor since. Dad also had business with Rockefeller. Said he was incredibly naïve and “not real bright.” Arch did more for West Virginia than Rockefeller could even suggest. RIP, Arch. Your daughter will do you proud.
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