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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%, ...

U.S. election system was already wobbling. Now here comes AI

by Scott Klug As we head into election season, the potential for misinformation is enormous and the ability of election officials to respond to artificial intelligence is limited. The new technology arrives at a time when we still haven’t gotten our arms around social media ...

Elections’ unsung heroes: Poll workers

Now that we are officially into 2024 and the primary election (which doubles as the final election for certain municipal and county offices) is less than six months away, it’s time to talk about the most pressing issue facing West Virginia elections: a lack of poll workers. Prior to ...

Poll worker recruitment underway for 2024 election

BY CARRIE HODOUSEK CHARLESTON — Secretary of State Mac Warner is encouraging West Virginia veterans to volunteer at the polls during the 2024 election. Warner, a veteran of the U.S. Army himself, said on Wednesday’s MetroNews “Talkline” it’s important to get veterans involved ...

New poll exposes flaw in Trump opponents’ plan

by Byron York The headline from a new Des Moines Register-NBC News poll of Iowa is that former President Donald Trump still has a big lead in the Republican race. Among those likely to take part in the Iowa caucuses, Trump is at 43%, with Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley tied for second ...