New Poll Shows Governor Manchin With Strong Lead
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Posted: 12:22 PM May 6, 2008
 Last Updated: 12:22 PM May 6, 2008
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- A new poll released by TSG Consulting shows Governor Joe Manchin with a strong lead over Delegate Mel Kessler.

According to the poll, 63 percent of West Virginia voters prefer Manchin.

The study also found Kessler has support from 20 percent of voters, while 17 percent are still undecided.

The winner between Manchin and Kessler will face Republican Russ Weeks in the General Election.

The West Virginia Primary is set for Tuesday, May 13th.

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Posted by: Kathy S on May 7, 2008 at 10:59 AM
Tom B, well, I know that ONE won't be voting for him AFTER I say here I won't lol. That's me! I voted for him last time b/c I thought he would be a good Gov. He's not shown me anything but lies so he's not getting my vote this time for sure. I wonder just how many WVU teachers/profs/administrators AND students will vote for him? Hopefully NOT many! Their school has a black eye now & could lose $$$$ due to this scandal with HIS daughter. He needs to pay the piper too as well as WVU. Wouldn't you love to know what the deal really was for her to get her "degree"? I would. Our kids have to work/pay their way or if lucky on s'ships & loans AND they have to WORK for THEIR degrees. Only the rich, powerful & privileged don't. Like everything else in this country, the poor kids & young people don't count. I've had it with Gov Joe. He disappointed me big time & I have absolutely NO respect for him now at all. My vote will not go to him this time
Posted by: Debbie on May 7, 2008 at 10:58 AM
I agree with the others Joe needs to go. Obviously he improperly used his office to influence WVU to give his daughter an unearned degree. let's see, she attended in '98, and gets the degree awarded Oct. '07, when he happens to be in office. Hmm, coincidence? I don't think so. Oh and those 20,000 jobs? Most likely Walmart or minimum wage somewhere. Manchin's a joke. let's vote him OUT.
Posted by: BC on May 7, 2008 at 10:55 AM
Is 63% a strong lead? Or is that just enough encouragement for those who wish to vote against Manchin and vote for Mel Kessler? Think about it folks, how else, or how better, can you send a message?
Posted by: Valerie on May 7, 2008 at 10:44 AM
No way am I voting for this guy...Joe is a joke......come on teachers...vote for anyone but Joe......
Posted by: Mike on May 7, 2008 at 10:40 AM
I would rather vote for Daffy Duck then this crook. He has done nothing for state employees, havent received a cost of living raise in I dont know how long, insurance raises up and still no pay raise and when we do get one the insurance goes up so that takes up your raise. Good ole Joe has done nothing for this state and what new 20000 jobs is he talking about I havent seen them or heard of them. I bet he payed some good cash to get his daughter that fake degree and just maybe ol Rich Rod was right about the dirty tactics WVU was doing to them. If they lied about a degree then its hard to tell what they told him. Garrison needs to go cause how does the president of the university not know whats going on give me a break. JUST SAY NO TO GOOD OLE JOE.
Posted by: Doug on May 7, 2008 at 09:24 AM
If any of your local politicans are backing this cartel vote them out too. This pack of insiders have destroyed what was left for the average working person in WV. Wages and benifits and the working enviroment has reached a new low in this state. Why would anyone vote for this bunch unless you're a part of their circle? The hard working people and small business owners of this state won't make another term of this, and the full impact of what has been done hasn't all been felt yet! The citizens of WV has a chance to stop this abuse, we can't to take any more. You can't afford to let this oppertunity pass, get out to vote this election or you won't be able to take any more of this and of what's comming from them.... Say NO to Manchin this Election we couldn't get any worse for us and the livelyhoods of our children.
Posted by: J. Ball on May 7, 2008 at 08:44 AM
You know, after thinking about it, the Manchins are not fixing up the manchine for only an eight year stint, with all considered it does look like they want sixteen years of it.
Posted by: Tom B on May 7, 2008 at 08:41 AM
We hear all those people saying they won't vote for Manchin again, but wait and see how the votes come out on May 14. Does he have enough of the state's ( taxpayers ) money to run on? Polls don't vote, state employess and teachers do. How many votes can that be along with their families and friends? We have May 13th and November 11th to say "no to Mrs. Manchine for governor in 2012".
Posted by: Tim on May 7, 2008 at 08:37 AM
Dave is right on! Time for them to move on or be investigated and prosecuted for their activities during the last four years , all along riding on the taxpayers dollars. He will not get my or my extended families votes. Right up there with WVU forfeiting my financial contributions for the illegal activities of the governor and that so called president at WVU. SHAME on any person that votes for this man! Want to continue being LAST in everything - vote for the crook!
Posted by: John K on May 7, 2008 at 08:35 AM
Will governor Manchin run his wife for governor in 2012 if he only gets 63% of the votes May 13 and Novemeber 11th? We'll see.
Posted by: Kathy S on May 7, 2008 at 07:39 AM
I want to know why EVERYONE at WVU is getting fired or being forced to quit over this mess with Joe's daughter and NOTHING is being done or even SAID about HIS part in all that? How dumb do they think we ARE? Well, that's obvious. ALL politicians from local up through State through Feds, think all of us in this State are stupid rednecks whose vote can be bought with a little moonshine or liquor. Surprise idiots, not all of us ARE morons! Anyway, what has this guy done for us anyway? NOTHING. Where are all those 20,000 "jobs" he's created? Maybe in Indonesia or China somewhere. Not around here. The last Dem Gov we had that was a GOOD one was Caperton. I miss him. I'm a registered Dem but not voting for Manchin. ANYONE but him! HE should be brought up on charges or at least be thrown out of office just like the folks at WVU. He's as guilty or more so than they are for giving his daughter a fake degree! He's either applied pressure or made promises to them
Posted by: Dave on May 6, 2008 at 04:47 PM
This shows the intelligence of the average West Virginian. This crook (Manchin) and his family have taken advantage of the hard working people of this state for too many years. It is time for the Manchino Crime family to be removed from office!!
Posted by: Ken on May 6, 2008 at 04:26 PM
I guess they didn't poll state employees. JOE MUST GO!
Posted by: Bill J. on May 6, 2008 at 03:41 PM
If the governor won by only 60% of the total votes, he "may not" run in wife for governor in 2012.
Posted by: sam on May 6, 2008 at 03:02 PM
anybody but good ole joe
Posted by: Bill on May 6, 2008 at 02:39 PM
Well, this is typical West Virginia. Think about it: his daughter got an "unearned" degree and he is ahead in the polls. Great credentials!
Posted by: Anonymous on May 6, 2008 at 01:14 PM
I may be voting for a Republican Governor this year.
Posted by: Anon on May 6, 2008 at 12:52 PM
I'll bet a LOT of folks at WVU don't vote for him now. I know I won't be.
Posted by: booger on May 6, 2008 at 12:39 PM
Who in WV still likes and respects this guy?
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