A child's geographic location, race or parent's income level should not predetermine their life's course and it's up to us to see that they don't.

Economic development is what's going to make mountaintop removal palatable.

We have reduced sales tax on food. Now we want it eliminated.

I can assure you that my wife and I - every penny of income we've ever had, our taxes were paid in West Virginia.

I don't know anyone in the hunting or sporting arena that goes out with an assault rifle.

Why would anybody not own a gun?

I fully expect to be able to complete one more campaign goal - and that is to proudly report that signs have been erected as you enter our great state that say 'Welcome to Wild, Wonderful West Virginia: Open for Business!'