Alex Mooney

Saluting the flag

Like his effort to return the U.S. to the gold standard, Alex Mooney continues to sponsor meaningful legislation that will benefit all West Virginians:

It is essential that the Stars and Stripes are always flown high at federal buildings. Proud to be a co-sponsor. #PatriotismNotPrideAct https://t.co/oN72SoOq4b

— Rep. Alex Mooney (@RepAlexMooney) June 30, 2023

College admissions

Additionally, Mooney supports the Supreme Court’s decision on college admissions:

The Supreme Court’s decision affirms a core principle of our Constitution that no institution should be allowed to discriminate based on race. College admissions decisions should be based on merit.https://t.co/VU3tfd51cW

— Rep. Alex Mooney (@RepAlexMooney) June 29, 2023

Merit? Yeah, right. You mean, like using your relatives to determine your merit?

It’s time to end legacy admissions. Each year thousands of students are admitted to colleges around the nation only because their parents went there.

Legacy admissions are back-door discriminatory policies that overwhelmingly advantage wealthy, white students over everyone else. https://t.co/Kzsq2mMANS

— Joaquin Castro (@JoaquinCastrotx) June 29, 2023

Jim Justice

What about those budget surpluses?

According to our governor: WV has lots and lots of excess money:

Today, I’m beyond proud to announce that West Virginia ended our fiscal year with a $1.8 Billion surplus, shattering multiple records. pic.twitter.com/lA4pU194IE

— Governor Jim Justice (@WVGovernor) June 30, 2023

But as a number of commenters have asked, is this a real surplus or a manufactured one to aid his election:

“Current-dollar GDP increased in 47 states and the District of Columbia in the first quarter, with the percent change ranging from 14.1 percent in Nebraska to –2.9 percent in West Virginia.”

Quite the rocket ship ride. Thanks, Jim Justice. https://t.co/nc3MhnHYOd

— Scott Crichlow (@SCrichlow) June 30, 2023

Regardless, among other negatives, there will be significantly higher healthcare costs for state workers:

When I said revenues are slowing down, here's what it looks like. Before 2023's tax cuts have been fully implemented (and with historically low unemployment & high inflation driving high revenues) tax receipts are declining w/ an abundance of unmet needs across state programs https://t.co/R4BvXBvVbk pic.twitter.com/f2a8ePofF0

— Kelly Allen (@kellakelWV) June 30, 2023

That's nothing to be concerned about and besides, the governor has declared July 3 a holiday for state employees:

I've issued an order declaring July 3 a holiday for state employees. This Independence Day, let's reflect on our freedoms and honor the sacrifices of those who served. Moreover, let's spend time with loved ones and enjoy the great things WV has to offer.https://t.co/10oLBfqduH

— Governor Jim Justice (@WVGovernor) June 29, 2023

This is quite a battle.