[RobbyS]

Not so much anymore. West Virginians see that not only does Obama want to hit coal mining but also the oil and gas industry, which has much potential in the State. The tourism industry has been hurt by environmentals nuts who have blocked highway access to WV from NOVA for forty years.

[Wurlitzer]

“Not so much anymore. West Virginians see that not only does Obama want to hit coal mining but also the oil and gas industry, which has much potential in the State. The tourism industry has been hurt by environmentals nuts who have blocked highway access to WV from NOVA for forty years.”

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Didn’t they elect a democrat to some high level office during the mid-term elections? I would have thought, given the dems absolute hatred for coal would have made democrat votes as scarce as hens teeth.

WV, is one beautiful state though. Were it not for the limited job opportunities in most, not all, areas, it would be a fantastic place to live. In many car trips from the People’s commie Republic of NY to FL, WV was always the highlight when it came to views.