I’m back

Sep7

After a hiatus of over 3 months, I’m back to blogging. Boy, did I miss it. No, I’m not dead (sorry) or maimed or abducted. After a crazy three years it was just time for a break.

When I first started writing on this blog it was so bad my own mother wouldn’t visit. But I started learning what makes a good article and honed my craft for a few years. My first bit of notoriety began after I started working for then Senate Minority Leader Vic Sprouse.

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Senator Vic Sprouse says 14 years is enough

Apr5

Most know by now that Senator Vic Sprouse has made his decision public that he will not be running again in 2008. After a 14-year career, Sprouse steps out of the ring just 5 years short of being in office for half of his life. That is quite an accomplishment for a 38-year-old.

After working for him for nearly three years I have nothing but the greatest respect for Senator Sprouse.

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The top 5 things Phil Kabler should be writing about

Apr2

It seems as though there is absolutely nothing going on in West Virginia — at least nothing that peaks the interest of the Gazette�s liberal columnist, Phil Kabler. So he turns to the well-worn subject of Senator Vic Sprouse and his multiple divorces.

Now on his second week of discussing it, Phil Kabler makes it sound as though he and Sprouse would be the best of pals if it were not for all the divorces. We all know he is philosophically opposed to most of what conservatives stand for, but with sanctimoniousness that would put Dr. Jerry Falwell to shame, Kabler declares Sprouse �damaged goods� who cannot win in the next election. His proof? Kabler turns to a qualified and completely unbiased source…

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New session brings questions

Jan10

Hang on to your hats; this session will be one of the most unpredictable. For years things have stayed pretty much the same. Legislators have come and gone, but the leadership has remained. Last year the House bid adieu to Speaker Bob Kiss and Minority Leader Trump, while Senate Minority Leader Vic Sprouse decided to retire to a cozy � and quiet � corner of the West Wing.

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Senator Vic Sprouse sues Governor Manchin

Sep9

Senator Sprouse did it. He sued Governor Manchin for his overly restrictive language in his call. The Supreme Court considered our brief, and ruled favorably. They are asking for a response from the Governor, have stricken the restrictive language in the call and have set a court date for 9:00 am on […]

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