Hillary Clinton Stumps for W.Va. Candidate

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Posted: 2:30 PM Oct 10, 2008
Last Updated: 7:28 PM Oct 10, 2008
Reporter: Will Jones
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) -- Senator Hillary Clinton is praising congressional challenger Anne Barth as the candidate who will break with the policies of the Bush administration.

Speaking at a rally Friday at the University of Charleston, Clinton called Barth the candidate of change.

The rally also featured a surprise appearance by Sen. Robert C. Byrd. The West Virginia Democrat shouted his support for Barth from the audience.

Barth worked for Byrd for 21 years before challenging Rep. Shelley Moore Capito, the state's lone Republican in Congress.

Clinton is a popular politician in the state. She trounced Sen. Barack Obama in the May 13 Democratic presidential primary by a margin of more than 2-to-1.

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Posted by: HILLBILLY DEMOCRAT on Oct 14, 2008 at 10:24 PM
I WILL NEVER VOTE FOR A MAN WHO CLAIMS TO BE A CHRISTIAN BUT GOES TO A RACIST CHURCH, WHOS FATHER AND STEP FATHER ARE MUSLIMS, AND HAS TWO MUSLIM NAMES. WHO WOULD VOTE FOR A A DRAFT DODGING LIBERAL OVER A WAR HERO MODERATE VOICE OF AMERICA. STRAIT TICKET DEMOCRAT EXCEPT MCCAIN. NOBAMA IN THE HEARTLAND CLAY COUNTY . I HAVENT SEEN ONE OBAMSAMA SIGNS ANYWHERE NEAR CLAY COUNTY. OR CALHOUN OR ROANE COUNTY. I GUESS WE ARE STUPID HICKS AND THE CITY FOLKS ARE SMARTER EDUCATED HOLLWOOD LOVING LIBERALS WHO ARE SO MUCH BETTER THAN US POOR FOLK. ITS A SAD DAY FOR MY GRANDADS GENERATION WHEN ITS OK TO BE A DRAFT DODGER AND MAKE FUN OF A MANS ARM WHOS INJURY CAME AT THE EXPENCE OF THIS COUNTRY. WAKE UP AMERICA BEFORE ITS TOO LATE.

Posted by: Terry on Oct 14, 2008 at 10:18 AM
Now that West Virginia has become a toss-up state you can really see the negativeness of republicians. They know they are the reason we are in the shape we are in. Senator Byrd is the best senator in U.S history. If Senator Chilton makes a couple more trips to WV Mr. Obama will win West Virginia. I am seeing twice as many sighns for him since the debates. I am sick of George Bush and his policies of entitlement for the wealthy. Obama for coal to liquids. McCain one hundred new nuclear plants. Sounds like the makings for a lot of dirty blombs. We need Anne Barth and Senator Obama.

Posted by: kentucky lady on Oct 13, 2008 at 09:16 AM
i voted for hillary who i thought was about the people, and now i see she is only about the democrat party. i am so disappointed. McCain/Palin 2008!!!!!!!

Posted by: Doug on Oct 11, 2008 at 10:32 PM
When Hillary said Anne Barff is the candidate of change, was she talking about her experience in changing Byrds depends? You know they are tight after 21 years together!

Posted by: Old Bigin on Oct 11, 2008 at 11:17 AM
It looks like they kicked Hillarys a double s and made her like it? The big boys here in WV gave her one chance to join their new world order, because they needed her help with us bunch of hicks. Just say you're a DEMOCRAT here and most will follow, all the way into hell without looking up! Ant that right Rockie, excuse Byrd he don't know what world he's in now..

Posted by: WV Voter on Oct 10, 2008 at 10:58 PM
This whole bunch has become one big sick joke! They are counting on the blind comming out to vote as usual. Isn't that right Gov.

Posted by: Rick on Oct 10, 2008 at 09:11 PM
Now Byrd backs Hillary. Too late, you old coot!

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Posted By: Ari: Cheers to Rob-I feel ya!
Posted By: joe: I have worked for companies all over this nation and have had to take drug tests. Why should teachers be exempt from this practice? It is now common to be randomly tested(and I have been) so what makes a teacher any different than a steel worker. I can say proudly that I passed but I have seen those who didn't. They chose to use drugs and lost their jobs I didn't.
Posted By: Katy: As a teacher, I have no problem being randomly drug tested...as long as you agree to drug test the parents who enter the doors of my school as well. Most teachers deal with students who are exposed to/use more drugs and alcohol than any of the teachers. If these students or parents who are using drugs (and are not drug tested) enter our schools, the safety of the teachers and students are at risk. Since children spend more time with them, let's randomly drug test PARENTS, too!!!
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Posted By: Robert: Although I feel for the employees that lost their positions at Cabell Huntington Hospital, at least more nurses were hired. I recently had a relative in the cardiac unit at Kings Daughters, in Ashland, and I was told that the nursing staff had been cut back and that no overtime was being given. This seems to be a drastic cut in patient care for a facility that spends thousands advertising that they are in the top 5% of cardiac hospitals in the country. I would be willing to wager that the Cleveland Clinic has not cut hours of those giving patient care.
Posted By: Boyd: If the state's budget is doing so well, why don't we use some of this money to help towns and cities in the state who are in trouble with their budget, or will this just become another pay raise for politicians?
Posted By: Rob: Why does everyone have to be so into using the term "racist" and have that kind of attitude. I know what my heritage is and who my ancestors were but you want to know what I consider myself? I AM AN AMERICAN! I was born and raised in this country and that's how I feel it should be. Born here, raised here.....then by God you are an American. Not an African American, not an Asian American etc. etc. You are an AMERICAN!
Posted By: Chris: To Ex-Officer: I agree with you 100% about the pay of police dept and the drug testing. I was formerly involved with the BCPD and had multiple ride alongs with the BCSO. I am probably one of their biggest critics due to having watch some of the bad side of the department for a long time. I wish that I could tell everything that I have seen officers do,which would put most of them behind bars or they'll lose their sheild, But retalliation is bad in our area. To the cops that do their job and do it with the best intentions, I proud of you and don't mean any disrespect. To the ones who I personally watch being more currupt then the "badguys" here,your day will be coming.
Posted By: Pablo: Teachers aren't the only ones underpaid. Law enforcement officers are underpaid also. And I'd like to speak about them. For example, I'm sure any parent would sacrifice their live for thier children. And several may give thier live to save their spouse. A few individuals may even do it for a close friend. But, I only know of 3 types of beings who will sacrifice thier lives for complete strangers; indeed even for people who hate them. The first would be our men and women in our armed forces. The second would be our law enforcement officers. And of course, third would be our Savior, Jesus Christ. Others are killed in the line of their employment, but not in order to save a complete stranger. Everytime a cop puts on his/her uniform, they can be a target for anyone upset about something. Even though it doesn't involve the cop personally, that very cop will give his life to save yours when a problem arises. We need to give our cops not only a wage, but a living wage and a great big THANKS.
Posted By: Craig: If what I am hearing is correct that Kanawha County teachers accepted a pay raise in return for submitting to drug testing, and then sued successfully so they do not have to be subject to testing, then why shouldn't we the taxpayers demand they return the raise?
Posted By: teresa: racist lmao i am one cherokee,german,irish,german,and who knows what else TIRED of hearing of racist comments u are either GOOD OR BAD k no skin color needed just evil or NOT
Posted By: Ex-Officer: I agree with Robert 100% I worked in law enforcement and loved the job but try to rise a family on less than 10.00 an hour (out of that pay for your own duty gear and gun). I believe that all public safety workers should be drug tested but i also believe that they should be paid for the job that they do. Not many people understand what a public safty worker goes through. Would you put your life on the line for this kind of pay? Remember the saying that you get what you pay for. I see this in several new officers in my area. Don't get me wrong there are still very good officers in law enforcement. Something really needs to be done about the low pay for these jobs.
Posted By: Garland: What's the difference between teachers and other workers(coal mineers, bus drivers, state employees,etc.)? Teachers aren't any better are they?
Posted By: : This is not a comment, but I would like comments on it please. What do you think of Poca High School? Racist or not?
Posted By: Robert: We the people, through our own self centeredness and apathy, have allowed our teachers and police officials to be some of the most underpaid people in the United States. We are trusting our childrens education and our public safety to the very people that are some of the most underpaid profesions in the U.S.. If I could change this, I would. However, I do believe that these people should be randomly drug tested. I work in the construction industry and I have no problem being drug tested. I have nothing to hide. I also believe that any person who is intrusted with the safety of others should have nothing to hide. This includes plitical officials up to and including the president.

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