Tag: Bill Cole

MetroNews Poll Shows Justice In Front

A new MetroNews West Virginia gubernatorial poll is out and it shows Jim Justice leading bill Cole.

Democratic Candidate Jim Justice leads Republican Candidate Bill Cole by an 11-point margin in the race for Governor of the state. The MetroNews West Virginia poll of 408 likely voters was conducted from October 12th through the 17th after the second gubernatorial debate.

Justice leads 44 to 33 percent. The Mountain Party candidate Charlotte Pritt would receive 8 percent of the vote if the election were held today, while Libertarian David Moran would receive 5 percent. Nine percent of people polled are undecided on which candidate they’ll vote for on November 8th.

The poll was conducted by Repass Research and Strategic Consulting through interviews conducted on landline phones, cell phones and op-in internet panels. 

Justice or Cole, Who Won the WV Governor Debate?

The two leading candidates for governor attacked each other over unpaid bills and Donald Trump at the last major party debate. Who won, and will it matter?

On this episode of the Front Porch, Scott, Laurie, and Rick discuss this week’s final debate between West Virginia gubernatorial candidates Jim Justice and Bill Cole.

They dissect a wide variety of issues, ranging from declining state revenues to the candidates’ own personal sartorial styles.

Also covered is the recently released audio of Donald Trump, and the effect it will have not only on the presidential election, but on the future of the Republican Party as well.

The Front Porch” is a place where we tackle the tough issues facing West Virginia and Appalachia with some of the region’s most interesting thinkers.

WVPB Executive Director Scott Finn serves as host and provocateur, joined by Laurie Lin, a conservative lawyer and columnist, and Rick Wilson, a liberal columnist and avid goat herder who works for the American Friends Service Committee .

Subscribe to “The Front Porch” podcast on iTunes or however you listen to podcasts.

An edited version of “The Front Porch” airs Fridays at 4:50 p.m. on West Virginia Public Broadcasting’s radio network, and the full version is available above.

Share your opinions with us about these issues, and let us know what you’d like us to discuss in the future. Send a tweet to @radiofinn or @wvpublicnews, or e-mail Scott at sfinn @ wvpublic.org

The Front Porch is underwritten by The Charleston Gazette Mail, providing both sides of the story on its two editorial pages. Check it out: http://www.wvgazettemail.com/

Bill Cole Critical of Donald Trump Comments

West Virginia Republican gubernatorial nominee Bill Cole has criticized Donald Trump for his recently released comments about women.

Cole released a statement Saturday that as a father of two teenage daughters, he was offended by Trump’s remarks, which were recorded in 2005. Cole has endorsed Trump and appeared with him at a rally in May at the Charleston Civic Center.

Cole says that demeaning women “is never acceptable.” He says he understands that Trump has apologized for the comments, and Cole says he hopes it is a lesson that Trump carries with him in the future.

While dozens of other Republicans have called for Trump to quit his campaign, Cole made no mention of it. Trump says his campaign will continue.

Cole faces Democrat Jim Justice on Nov. 8.

Watch or Listen to the Second Gubernatorial Debate on West Virginia Public Broadcasting

West Virginia Public Broadcasting (WVPB) will provide live coverage of the second televised debate between GOP Senate President Bill Cole and Democratic candidate Jim Justice.

 

The debate is scheduled from 7 – 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 11. It is sponsored by the West Virginia Broadcasters Association and Citynet. HoppyKercheval of Metronews will moderate the event.

WVPB’s statewide television and radio networks will broadcast the debate. Audio and video feeds will also be available online at wvpublic.org. WVPB reporters plan to live-tweet the event from our @wvpublicnews Twitter account.

Watch or Listen to the Gubernatorial Debate on West Virginia Public Broadcasting

West Virginia Public Broadcasting (WVPB) plans to provide live coverage of the first televised debate between GOP Senate President Bill Cole and Democratic candidate Jim Justice.

The debate is scheduled from 7 – 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 4. It is sponsored by the West Virginia Press Association and AARP West Virginia.

West Virginia Public Broadcasting’s Ashton Marra will moderate the debate, and West Virginia Public Broadcasting is providing the pool feed of the event for other media.

The debate is scheduled to be broadcast on WVPB’s statewide television and radio network, and streamed online at wvpublic.org. WVPB reporters also plan to live-tweet the event from our @wvpublicnews Twitter account.

Watch an archive of the debate and analysis

At 8 p.m. tune into the West Virginia Channel for a 30-minute roundtable discussion of the debate, hosted by Rick Lord of WCHS-TV. The roundtable will also be broadcast on WVPB’s radio network and on wvpublic.org.

At 8:30, WVPB’s radio network will air a Viewpoint special about the election. Additional coverage of the 2016 W.Va. general election is available through the Viewpoint weekly political podcast.

At 9 p.m, the Vice Presidential debate is scheduled to air on WVPB’s statewide television and radio network, and online at wvpublic.org.

 

Gingrich to Fundraise for GOP Governor Hopeful

Newt Gingrich is heading to West Virginia to boost the gubernatorial campaign of Republican Bill Cole.

The Cole campaign says Gingrich, the former U.S. House speaker and presidential candidate, will be in Martinsburg for a Thursday evening fundraiser.

Gingrich’s appearance adds to the list of high-profile Republicans coming to West Virginia for Cole.

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence came to Charleston before being named Donald Trump’s vice presidential nominee. Texas Gov. Rick Perry also was in Charleston for a Cole fundraiser. Former Florida Gov. and presidential candidate Jeb Bush came to Morgantown to help Cole raise money.

Cole introduced Trump during the presidential nominee’s rally in Charleston in May.

Cole, the state Senate president, faces Democratic billionaire businessman Jim Justice in November.

Justice has distanced himself from national Democratic politics.

Exit mobile version