'I know I'd win,' Gov. Justice says he'll announce Senate decision in next few days

[Polybius]

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WBOY) — West Virginia Governor Jim Justice (R) was interviewed live on national news Wednesday morning to talk about West Virginia’s school choice options and tax cuts, but Justice also said that if he decides to run for Senate, he thinks he will have a good chance at winning.

During the interview on Fox News‘ morning show “Fox & Friends,” Justice was asked if he plans to run for Senate as interviewers pointed out that since he signed the largest tax cut in West Virginia, his approval rating is much higher than the current seat holder, Sen. Joe Manchin (D).

Just like he answered in previous interviews, Justice said he is “seriously considering” running against Manchin but did not confirm. Justice said that the only reason he would run for Senate is because he is “a patriot” and that he is “worried about our country.” “That’s not hogwash, not political hogwash,” he said.

He also said that he will announce his decision to run or not “probably within the next very few days.”

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As much as I don't like him, he's probably not wrong...

[Fiendish Thingy]

1. If he runs, Manchin is toast. Nt

[PortTack]

2. Indeed he is!

[Buckeyeblue]

3. How could Manchin run against a serious candidate when he won't criticize Republicans?

But if Manchin had a change in heart about that strategy, he could make a compelling case about why WV should return him to the Senate. He could say the Democrats need his vote which allows him to have more influence, to be able to get more for WV, than a Republican could. And he could point to Justice's record and say he hasn't moved the needle on the state one bit.

[Polybius]

4. I don't think that would make him win either

WV used to be great.

[BlueCheeseAgain]

5. Once Manchin is replaced by an actual Republican...

People will realize how ridiculous it is to have called him a DINO this whole time.

[Polybius]

6. 100%

He's way better than Justice.

[tritsofme]

7. I doubt Manchin runs against him.

He has yet to announce his intentions on reelection.

My guess is that he tries to head back to the governor’s mansion, or just retires.

[Polybius]

8. An even swap if he runs for Governor and Justice runs for Senate n/t