US, W.Va. Chambers of Commerce endorse Democrat Manchin over GOP’s Raese in Senate race
By APMonday, September 20, 2010
US Chamber snubs GOP nominee in W.Va. Senate race
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and its West Virginia counterpart have endorsed Democratic Gov. Joe Manchin’s bid for U.S. Senate, passing over his GOP opponent.
The national group has largely backed Republicans this election cycle in races around the country.
The two groups praised Manchin for tax and other policies they said have helped West Virginia weather the recession. The U.S. Chamber also praised his stance on energy issues.
The two chambers chose Manchin over John Raese. The holdings of Raese’s Greer Industries include limestone, steel, a newspaper and an in-state radio network.
Raese’s campaign responded to the dual endorsements by continuing its efforts to link Manchin to policies sought by the Obama administration and Democrats in Congress.
Manchin, Raese and two minor party candidates are running for the seat held by the late Robert C. Byrd.
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