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Gov. Tomblin Endorses Clinton for President

West Virginia Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin is endorsing Hillary Clinton for president.

The Democratic governor announced his support Friday.

In a news release, Tomblin said he remains concerned about some of Clinton’s positions on fossil fuels.

But he said Clinton is the best choice to unite the Democratic Party and the country.

Tomblin said he has talked with former President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton’s campaign. He believes she is committed to working with West Virginia to diversify its economy and find ways to use the state’s coal and natural gas.

Clinton is scheduled to visit Williamson, West Virginia, on Monday and another, yet-to-be-named part of the state on Tuesday.

West Virginia Billionaire Spends $2 Million for Governor Primary

In his bid for governor, West Virginia billionaire businessman Jim Justice has spent more than $2 million before the May 10 Democratic primary.

In campaign finance filings tracking through April 24, Justice spent $2.1 million since his campaign started. He put almost $2 million of his money in the race and has raised $683,700.

Ex-U.S. Attorney Booth Goodwin has spent $302,100 and raised $367,600 in the race.

The third Democratic candidate, Senate Minority Leader Jeff Kessler, didn’t immediately report fundraising numbers. Through late March, Kessler spent $140,500 and raised $213,800.

Reports are due by the end of Friday.

The winner faces Republican Senate President Bill Cole in November.

Cole’s latest report wasn’t yet available. Through late March, he spent $467,300 and raised $1.1 million.

All four are running TV ads.

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