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The election that few of us want will tell us who we are

by John M. Crisp Somehow the undesired appears to have become the inevitable. In January, 76% of respondents to a Reuters/Ipsos poll said that President Joe Biden should not seek re-election, and 56% said that former President Donald Trump should not run. Nevertheless, unless ...

Why debates matter

by Steven Roberts Joe Biden and Donald Trump have agreed to debate twice — on CNN in June, then on ABC in September. Both think they can win, or at least gain an advantage over the other. But both can’t be right. Political scientists agree that debates seldom have a decisive ...

Post-election notes

Some post-primary election observations: ◘ Patrick Morrisey stayed steady. Various polling indicated the attorney general and Republican gubernatorial candidate had the support of around 30%-35% of likely voters and none of the other candidates was able to cut into that base. Morrisey, ...

May 5 letters to the editor

Recreating Sunnyside with downtown PODA? For decades, Morgantown city government looked askance at the bars and related activity in Sunnyside. Gatherings in the streets, couches burned and general mayhem requiring expensive police action and clean-ups. All eventually leading to demolition ...

Endorsements for Preston County Board of Education

The Dominion Post Editorial Board met with candidates for Preston County’s Board of Education Tuesday. We spoke with Debra Felton, Michael Hovatter, Robert “Mac” McCrum and Shelley Miller. Beth Noss was not able to join us. There are three seats open: one each in District 1, District ...