The Association is endorsing Acting Governor Earl Ray Tomblin for Governor in the upcoming October 4th General Election.
In making the announcement at the Bluefield Coal Show, Chairman Gary White said the decision by the Association’s Executive Committee is in recognition of Tomblin’s lifetime of service to the people of West Virginia and his proven record of fiscal responsibility and leadership while serving as president of the Senate.
“Our state is fortunate to have the choice between two capable candidates as Governor Tomblin and Republican candidate Bill Maloney, who has worked in and has many friends in the industry,” White said. “We want to thank each of them for their dedication, but we believe it is critical for the state to have a seasoned, demonstrated leader like Earl Ray Tomblin to guide us through the stormy seas of overly stringent federal intervention and regulation.
“Governor Tomblin is a leader. He has been the ‘steady hand at the wheel’ who has been instrumental in restoring our state’s fiscal stability. His effective, far-sighted leadership has made it possible for West Virginia to weather the storm in these tough times. West Virginia needs a governor who has a demonstrated record of accomplishment. West Virginia needs Earl Ray Tomblin.
In accepting the endorsement, Governor Tomblin thanked the members of the Association for their support and said, “I pledge to you that as your Governor, I will have three priorities: to bring more jobs and lower taxes to our great state of West Virginia, … and to end the EPA’s assault against our state’s working coal miners.
“West Virginia coal mining families truly are the backbone of our state and our country. I’m proud to have the support of people who contribute so much to our economy and quality of life.” All members are encouraged to support Earl Ray Tomblin for Governor.
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