The Wheeling Alternative
Reading today's Wheeling Intelligencer editorial page
The good and the awful
Readers may not be aware that West Virginia’s Trump Party struck again on Monday:
It's happening. They're already starting to lay the groundwork for not certifying the election results.
"... the State of West Virginia will not recognize an election of a candidate for President during the 2024 election cycle if the Attorney General of West . . .
The WV Trump Party and the VP debate fallout
West Virginia District 2 candidate for Congress, Riley Moore:
Congratulations to my friend @JDVance on one of the most dominant debate wins in American history.
— Riley Moore (@RileyMooreWV) October 2, 2024
Cool, calm, collected and ready to lead.
34 days to go—let’s win! pic.twitter.com/uiAkOMhd5B
"Dominant?" Moore . . .
Posted in: 2020 presidential election2024 wv governor racedonald trumpelection fraudjanuary 6 insurrectionjd vance
Today, the Wheeling Intelligencer used syndicated columnist Rich Lowry to explain Springfield, Ohio to its readers
A question for our local paper: Is someone who apparently uses the N-word to describe immigrants the best the Intelligencer can do?
On the editorial page of today’s Wheeling Intelligencer is a recent column by one of the paper’s regular syndicated columnists, Rich Lowry:
Here’s What’s Behind the Real Scandal in Springfield, Ohio
If you’ve read any of Lowry’s columns, you know that for most problems, he will find a way to blame President Joe . . .
Promising to generate “unique local content that you can’t find anywhere else,” Ogden Newspapers buys the Morgantown Dominion Post
Last week, from the Morgantown Dominion-Post:
BREAKING: Ogden Newspapers set to buy The Dominion Post
— The Dominion Post . . .
The Ogden Newspapers will purchase The Dominion Post from the Raese family of Morgantown and its West Virginia Newspaper Publishing Co., the two companies announced Wednesday.
Read More Here: https://t.co/sAQxU9fEPJ
Posted in: john mccabemorgantown dominion postnewspapers on the cheapogden newspaper hypocrisyogden newspapersogden self-promotion
Addressing the West Virginia child care crisis
WV governor Jim Justice and Donald Trump demonstrate their leadership on the issue
From the West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy:
West Virginia’s per capita state spending on child care lags behind all our neighboring states. This has contributed to low wages and high turnover in the child care industry. pic.twitter.com/mJu3aoYuor
— West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy (@WVCBP) September 6, 2024
. . .
Posted in: childcaredonald trumpjim justice
Schools are open; the gun violence begins
And the local Republican congressman responds right on cue
From CNN:
At least four people are dead and approximately 30 injured after a shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, sources tell CNN https://t.co/rFinsJqspz
— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) September 4, 2024
The local congressman quickly responded with the usual Republican thoughts and prayers:
Leigh Ann and I . . .
Posted in: gun controlgunsmike collinsschool shootings
Who are you going to trust? Jim Justice or the Bureau of Labor Statistics?
Governor Jim Justice just a few minutes ago:
Since day one, my mission has been to put WV on a rocketship ride, and we've done exactly that. We’ve seen over $20B in economic development investments, creating 30,000+ jobs — and we’re not stopping! More goodness to come very, very soon. @WVaChamber https://t.co/JwIdqxW2DG
— Governor Jim . . .
Posted in: jim justicewest virginia economy