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Biden follows Harris’ lead in fuel flip-flop

The Biden-Harris administration is many things, but steadfast on policy isn’t one of them. When President Joe Biden ran in 2020, he caved to the Bernie Bros and let Sen. Bernie Sanders “Unity Task Force” influence his climate change agenda. Fossil fuels bad, pipelines must go, and ...

Make safe states matter

by Rob Richie It’s time for “safe state” voters to be more than nervous spectators and symbolic participants in presidential elections. The latest poll averages confirm that the 2024 presidential election will again hinge on seven swing states. Just as in 2020, expect more ...

Sept. 10 debate a crucial test for Harris

by Carl P. Leubsdorf Like Joe Biden last June, Democratic nominee Kamala Harris is the candidate with the most at stake when the two general election nominees appear together next week for the first time in the 2024 presidential race. Unlike Biden, Harris can come out ahead — but ...

Poll: Economy is most important national factor

State residents have a gloomy view of the national picture — including the economy — according to the most recent MetroNews West Virginia Poll.   The poll asked participants for their view of the most important problem facing the United States today.   Most, 30%, ...

The Harris-Walz interview

In television, the first thing you notice is what you see, not what you hear. It’s called optics and in the CNN interview with Vice President Kamala Harris and running mate Tim Walz, what I first noticed was how small Harris appeared. Walz towered over her. When you’re running for ...