2010 US Presidential Election

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nbs.com, Wednesday July 1st

Russia’s Military Make Aggressive Moves Across Eastern Europe

In an apparent response to the news that the United States would not extradite former President Pyotr Chigorin to Russia to stand trial for what the current administration claims is his part in an apparent failed coup attempt last week, the Russian miliarty made a series of apparently offensive moves this evening.

The Russians moved carrier groups towards the Norwegian Sea, a move described by Finish President Jari Temperi as “clearly aggressive”. On top of their sea based activity Russian troops made forward advances towards Kursk, near the Ukrainian border and to the west of St. Petersburg towards the borders with Estonia and Latvia.

US Defence Secretary Brian Cambridge described the actions as “unnecessary” and “provocative”, suggesting that any attempt to move on former Soviet state’s would be seen as “nakedly expansionist” and would likely trigger a response from the US and its allies.

A number of former Soviet states were mobilising their armed forces last night with Poland confirming they had cancelled all leave and were relocating their forces to the east.

Secretary Cambridge confirmed that the United States intended to offer protection to President Chigorin but stopped short of suggesting they would offer formal political asylum. “The President and the Secretary of State have been very clear, we will not hand over anyone who we feel will not be offered due process and a fair trial. President Walken is in constant contact with President Davydov.”

Tensions in the region continued to simmer last night as China moved its forces into the Xinjiang province and reportedly broke off diplomatic contact with the government of Kazakhstan – the first time they have done so since their withdrawal from the region in 2010. The Kazakh government would only confirm that their forces were on “high alert”.

 

[Marky Bunny]

BBC.CO.UK/politics
Wednesday July 1st 2015

UK to send troops to Estonia to re-in force NATO presence as Russia continues "aggressive" stance

The Secretary State of Defence Kevin Grimes announced to the House of Commons this afternoon that the UK would be deploying part of it's "Reaction Force" to Estonia.

The move comes after continued Russia aggressive moves along it's Western borders. The 16th Air Assault brigade comprising two battalions of the Parachute Regiment and two Army Air Corps regiments of attack helicopters will be leaving for the Baltic state of Estonia in the coming days.

Earlier at PMQ's Prime-Minister Richard Samuels said that the Russian's "aggressive stance" was un-called for. He also said that the actual circumstances for the events in Moscow at the end of last week where "very hazy". Both Labour Leader Andrea Benn and Liberal Democrat Leader Robert Richardson used their questions on the situation and both attacked the Russian stance since the weekend.

The only MP's who defended the Russian's was the Socialist Alliance's Hamish Galloway "This is a matter for the Russian people and it seems that once again the American imperialists have been interfering in things that don't concern them or us".

 

[ajm8888]

July 2nd 2015

france24.com/en/europe/

France 24

Davydov expels American and UK ambassadors, recalls own from those nations.

Moscow: President Davydov signed an order last night to recall his ambassadors from the United Kingdom and the United States. He also signed an order expelling both the American and British ambassadors. This action is believed to be Davydov's response to the UK's troop movement announcement into Estonia. The Russians are not closing the embassies but are not going to answer any diplomatic message from the UK and the US. Davydov's statement tomorrow will illuminate the president's actions further.

france24.com/en/asia/

Astana in Panic

Astana, Kazakhstan: President Erik Tuleev has a real mess to work out as the citizens of his nation start in a panic as the Chinese. Many people doubt President Walken would send troops to defend Kazakhstan and rather launch nuclear weapons to stop the Russians and Chinese. The panic is apparent as people are buy food and petrol as fast as they can.

A member of the Majilis, Kazakhstan's assembly, said: "The Russians need war. Davydov needs war since his popularity is at a record 10%. President Davydov would rather burn Russia and as much of the world as possible rather than give up his mansions and niceties."

But in Astana a feeling that war will come to the nation again is in the air. President Tuleev has ordered all leave canceled and has prepared all schools as evacuation points. He said he will ask the US to call an Emergency UN meeting.

france24.com/en/business-tech/

Markets low due to war fear.

New York, New York: The Dow and NASDAQ both finished low yesterday due fears of a possible war between Russia and NATO or Russia and China. Russian investments are down and many holding investments based in Russia. Many say this panic will hurt the Russian economy but few say this panic will lead to a global market meltdown.
The market went down 0.83%

Some people are not dumping Russian investments. As they think this crisis will not effect their stocks. Many investors question the integrity of Russian companies especially those with close ties to Davydov. ROSoil stock took the greatest stock hit.

 

[Marky Bunny]

NBS.COM
Thursday July 2nd 2015

President Davydov rejects offer of a summit with President Walken but agrees to meet with Santos & Vinick

President Davydov rejected the offer a summit with President Walken today in a written statement released by the Kremlin but has agreed to talk to former US President Santos & his former Secretary of State Arnold Vinick.

Both men have dealt with Davydov and his predecessor President Chigorin who remains under US protection at the US embassy in Vienna.

White House Press Secretary Kate Moore said that Santos & Vinick would be flying first to Helsinki to meet with the Finnish President Jari Temperi on Friday before flying on to meet with Davydov in St Petersburg rather than Moscow. She also said that both Santos & Vinick had a "two hour meeting" at the White House late last night with President Walken and his national security team.

 

[ajm8888]

cnn.com

July 2nd, 2015

US-Russia Summit to take place at General Staff Building.

Moscow: The Kremlin announced they will hold the summit in Saint Petersburg in the General Staff Office across from the Winter Palace. Many see this as an intimidation tactic to former American President Matthew Santos and former Secretary of State Arnold Vinick. The Russians currently headquarters the Western Military District in the west wing of the offices, the east wing was given to the Hermitage muesum.

Aside from President Davydov also attending will be Foreign Minister Natalya Romanova, and her staff, and the Chief of General Staff Army General Fyodor Borisov and the chiefs of staff of the armed forces. The Kremlin stated this summit would be only dealing with Russia and the near abroad. President Davydov has stated he will only talk to the Americans and has no interest in talks with China.

(The General Staff Offices from the Winter Palace.)


Davydov to likely boot Chinese ambassador from Moscow.

Moscow: It has been reported that in accordance with his move today President Davydov will kick the Chinese Ambassador from Moscow and also recall his ambassador from Beijing. An aide told our Moscow correspondent Claire Mitchell why.

"President Davydov knows the Americans are reasonable and can get a deal with them.He is less certain about the Chinese and feels with their rapidly growing demand nothing will stop them from doing something aggressive. (President) Davydov would rather avoid war but he feels it is too far along to prevent it now."

Russia has put all of it's military on alert and has put the Pacfic Fleet out to sea. That includes two cruisers, ten destroyers, 20 frigates, and 25 corvettes. That does not include the naval air force and support ship and subs. No one is sure how many subs have been put to sea.

As relations between China and Russia break done people wonder if there will be another war?


China Puts it's Aircraft Carriers to Sea, Ground Forces at alert.

Washington DC: High ranking sources from the DoD have told CNN that the Chinese have put two of it's aircraft carriers to sea with the third soon to follow. This puts all of its active navy carriers at sea.

Many view this as an attempt to discourage Russian naval agression but the DoD source said that the White House has grown worried with the Chines military response to the crisis in Russia.

The Chinese have stepped up military mobilizations along their borders with Kazakhstan, Mongolia, and Russia. The DoD source said he has seen troops gearing up and seen intel telling them that China expects Russia to strike first.

(The Chinese Carrier designs follow the old Soviet designs with many modern retro-fits)

Chinese troops heading towards Mongolia

 

[Marky Bunny]

NBS.COM
Friday July 3rd 2015

Vice-President Clark "furious" with decision to send Santos & Vinick to St Petersburg

Vice-President Liz Clark is said to be "furious" with the decision of President Walken to send Matt Santos & Arnold Vinick to St Petersburg to meet with Russian President Davydov and Foreign Minister Romanova.

A source close to the Vice-President said "The Veep is furious with the decision to send Santos and Vinick to talk to the Russians. She believes it should be her place with the Secretary of State when the President didn't go personally". She was also upset by the decision to let the former President & Secretary of State travel to Finland & Russia on Air Force Two, which is normally reserved for the Vice-President.

We also understand that Clark has only attended one of at least six National Security Council meetings that have taken place since last Thursday.

This dispute comes after revelations in the press and on the internet that the Vice-President has become increasingly frustrated by her lack of a role in the second Walken administration. She believes that she is being "frozen out" of the decision making process by Chief of Staff Henry Shallick who many are calling the "de facto Vice-President".

 

[Marky Bunny]

Air Force Two ready to leave Andrews air Force base earlier today with former President Santos & former Secretary of State Arnold Vinick on a trip to Finland & Russia.

 

[ajm8888]

June 27th to July 3rd in Pictures

BBC.CO.UK/NEWS/PICTURES/

Week in Pictures.
June 27th to July 3rd, 2015.

The Russian Presidential Plane landing at Saint Petersburg Airport (Pulkovo Airport)

Foreign Minister Romanova smiling at a joke President Davydov (out of picture) told. (photo by Cate Blanchett.)

One of three car bomb that went off in Salalah, Qumar. 27 dead.

Ukrainian tanks near the Russian border.

Smoke rising from slope of Hakone volcano in Japan. popular tourist area under watch.

Canada Day Fireworks in Ottawa.

Sao Paulo at night.

 

[MountainDew17]

ACN

ACN- Atlantis Cable News

Helen Santos; Jennifer Vinick to accompany the former President and Secretary of State to St. Petersburg

Earlier today, shortly before Air Force Two took to the skies, White House Press Secretary Kate Moore confirmed a report that Helen Santos, wife of former President Matt Santos; and Jennifer Vinick, daughter of the former 4-term Senator and Secretary of State, would also be traveling to St. Petersburg.

Helen, the woman that many Democrats across the country are hoping will announce a run for the Governorship of Texas, decided to accompany her husband late last night. While in the White House, the then-First Lady formed numerous relationships with some of the most powerful women in the Kremlin, most notably the now-Foreign Minister Natalya Romanova.

Jennifer Vinick's reasons are much more simple. Her father hasn't been feeling well as of late, and Ms. Vinick is accompanying her father to ensure his well being. Ms. Vinick also maintains numerous business contacts in Western Russia, notably in importing companies based in St. Petersburg, where the meet is to be held.

 

[ajm8888]

July 3rd, 2015

BBC.CO.UK/NEWS/EUROPE/

Voronov named as acting Prime Minister, Kalashnikova made defense minister.

Retired Army General Yury Nikolayevich Voronov has been tapped to replace Nikolai Ivanovoich as Prime Minister. The former General led was a major in the Soviet Afghan war, A colonel in the Gulf War as an observer and became a general at the end of the Glaskov Presidency. He was Chief of the General Staff in 2006 he came up with the war plan for the Kazakhstan invasion.

He was against the US intervention he has said, "I am surprised they actually bothered to send troops. I doubt we'd go nuclear we are rational states. Also Kazakhstan is closer tied to Russia than China."

Voronov is a hawk militarily and against American involvement in Russian policy. However Voronov is also a vehement opponent to any form of corruption. He has stated his dislike for the Americans and Europeans weak stance on white collar crime as well as his own nation's stance. Last year he said that all white collar criminals were equal to terrorists. "They wreck and destroy families by denying good people a method to earn legally. This can lead to murder, suicide, alcholism, and drug use. Why do national leaders tolerate these excesses?! In Russia we should send our "white collar" criminals to the Black Dolphin prison, the worst prison in all the Motherland!"

Voronov is also a supporter of environmental rights though he is more states it with his love of the outdoors.

He is seen by many as an attempt to prevent Davydov from being ousted by public protests or by another coup. Many say that if Voronov becomes president, Russian troops will head into Kazakhstan. But there is a growing faction in the Russian Union party to dump Davydov and place their leadership in the hands of Voronov or someone other than Davydov. Even Yuri Glaskov's daughter is more popular than Davydov.

Before the Duma vote President Davydov relieved both Chigorin and Ivanovich of their positions before heading to Saint Petersburg for the summit.

All 245 members of the Russian Union party voted in favor of Voronov as Prime Minister. The other parties voted against the appointment. But as Russian Union is the majority party of the Duma 245 seat out of 450, the appointment passed.

Lenora Kalashnikova, was made Defence Minister in the same Duma vote. She will not head to Saint Petersburg as she will most likely be in charge of the mobilization of troops to the borders of Russia.


Protests pop up in Moscow and Yekaterinburg

Anti-Davydov protests have begun to pop up in Moscow and Yekerinburg. They are not against war but are more against Davydov who they view as corrupt. These protests have demonstrators showing up out of nowhere protesting the actions of President Davydov.

Many Protestors have placards depicting Davydov as a slave to the oligarchs and a closeted homosexual. The protesters have captured imagines a a rumored sex tape that involved Davydov and an unnamed male prostitute. The video has anti-homosexuals and homosexuals in Russia want Davydov out for the reason he is lying to them about who he is.

The homosexuals want him out as this proves he is a hypocrite. Davydov has been in favor of many anti-homosexual laws in the Duma the last couple of years.

Though the video has popped up on Russian Youtube, before being taken down, and other video sites, many question if the man in the video is actually President Davydov. Our tech expert Barney Collier said the video resolution was too low in this version to make any identification on if it is Davydov.

These protests are showing the mounting pressures against Davydov in Russia and may show his days in power are numbered.

 

[JFWR]

ITN.COM
Saturday 4th July 2015

Beck openly criticised by own Cabinet members

The German Chancellor has more disunity in his cabinet today as member criticised his decision to replace Foreign Minister Ekkehard Bach, a member of the FDP, with Defence Minister Adelheid Gerst, a CDU member at talks in Brussels that are ongoing regarding the situation brewing in Russia. Over the last few weeks, the Chancellor has experienced growing dissent among governmental colleagues. Franz Beck has not worked well with his coalition partners, the FDP and this is further evidence of a rift between the two parties.

SPD leader, Alex Baumann, said of the move "It is ridiculous. The Chancellor is being partisan at a time when rationality is key. It is a meeting of Foreign minister, with emphasis on diplomacy. By sending the defence minister, he is only going to inflame tensions."

Other members of the FDP not in the government have called for the decision to be reversed immediately, and some have begun to demand that the Party pulls its support from the Chancellor and calls a vote of no confidence.

 

[ajm8888]

July 6th, 2015
http://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/

NHK World News

Japan Looses Women's World Cup

In a crushing defeat Japan looses the Women's World Cup in Montreal to the United States, 5-2. The Prime Minister, a big supporter of the Japanese Women's team is expected to take this loss hard. In Washington Vice President Clarke is expected to be very pleased at the US winning another Women's world cup.

Russian Summit Enters third Day, Voronov sworn in as Prime Minister

Little has been said in Saint Petersburg as the summit will enter it's third day today. The Russian Security services have not allowed to many cameras in the event and even less reporters. No one is certain what the former president and Russian representatives are talking about.

In Moscow Yury Voronov was sworn in as Prime Minister. After being sworn in Voronov said once the summit is concluded the Russian government can focus in on the two greatest threats to Russia, "the oligarchs and the monster that is China. Both must be dealt with by force."

Also sworn in was new Defense Minister Lenore Kalashnikova.

Tama the cat is honored at local shrine.

The beloved station master cat in Kishi Station Wakayama died on June 22nd had a formal ceremony at the nearby shrine in Wakayama Prefecture. Tama born in 1999 was station master of Kishi station along the Kishigawa line operated by the Wakayama Electric Railway company. She was appointed to the position in 2006. After her appointment ridership in the line went up.

She soon became the reason many people would ride the Kishigawa line. She was paid in cat food and had a hat and a medalion.

Tama the cat is succeeded in Station master duties by Nitama the Cat.

Anti-Terror Drill takes place at National Diet Building.

Following several lapses in security in the last year, the Tokyo Metropolitian Police and National Police conducted an anti-terror drill on the grounds of the Diet building. The drill created a mock terrorist attack on the building and involved over four hundred officers. The Special Unit of the Tokyo Metropolitian Police Department killed one terrorist and took down the others in the simulation.

The drill went off without a hitch and the drill dealt with armed take over and bombs being placed in the building.

Three Car bombs and one truck bomb go off in Qumar.

Three Car bombs have been detonated in the Qumari city of Himms with a massive truck bomb going off at the Petro-Shareef offices in the city. Qumari police and military estimate as many as two hundred are dead. The current government and the Sultan have not made any new comments since they both prayed for the dead and promised the perpetrators will be found.

This makes this the twelfth suicide bombing in two weeks. Many suspect that the Bahji are behind these attacks however current Bahji leadership is very vague. Most of local inteligence sources agree that this leader is a former friend of the dead defense minister Omar Shareef. Some say it is Shiek Ahmed Bin Talal others say it is Mullah Jalil.

 

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politico.com, Monday July 6th

Former Lt. Governor “Likely” To Seek Illinois Top Job

Alex Sweeney, the former Lieutenant Governor, confirmed yesterday that he is exploring the possibility of running for Governor after bombshell news that current Governor James Leyland will not seek re-election.

Sweeney, who served as Lieutenant to Governor Andrew Cordy for eight years, was widely expected to run to replace his former boss in 2012, however, he declined to run for what he described at the time as “family reasons”. It was heavily rumoured that his wife, prominent lawyer Rebecca Vlachos wasn’t keen on the scrutiny – but with her departure as Managing Partner of her law firm and current status as stay at home mom to the couple’s two infant children the door appears to be open to Sweeney running.

The race is likely to draw significant competition, both to a primary race and to the main contest. The primary is said to be drawing interest from Sweeney’s successor, Barry Jameson and from the Mayor of Aurora – Wayne Montgommery. If Sweeney runs we may see a battle royale between two of the state’s biggest power brokers with former Governor Cordy and current Senator Montgommery, Wayne’s father, likely to take opposite sides.

Governor Leyland, who is yet to clarify his reasons for surprisingly stepping aside, has pledged to stay entirely neutral – a move that some will see as a rebuke of his current deputy – despite hopes from Jameson’s camp that they could run as the continuity candidate.

 

[ajm8888]

nbs.com

NBS News

Russian Authorites arrest 27 German businessmen.

The Russian Police have arrested 27 German business leaders in Russia yesterday. These are all managment for the region icluding local vice presidents, directors, and managers. The businessmen are from VW, BMW, and numerous other German companies.

 

[ajm8888]

BBC NEWS

BREAKING NEWS!

Russian Summit Ends

After a week of negotiations and talks and little press on the summit. The summit officially ended and it is expected that President Davydov, Foreign Minister Romanova, former President Santos, and former Secretary of State Vinick will hold a press conference today to discuss the terms of the summit agreements.

 

[Marky Bunny]

Some awful news from the real world, Roger Rees who so wonderfully played Lord John Marbury has passed away aged 71.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-33491920
"Gerald"

 

[ajm8888]

11 July, 2015

BBC NEWS

Opinion: Natalaya Romanova and Helen Santos clear winners in Russia Summit.

Editor: David Andrews

With the tensions between Moscow and Europe decreasing following the Saint Petersburg Summit the clear leaders that prevented a war between Europe and Russia are Foreign Minister Romanova and Helen Santos. Becoming connected in 2010 and friends after that many consider their friendship similar to that of President Bartlet and former British Ambassador Lord John Marbury. the two spent time together when Romanova came to Texas with Ivanovich in 2012.

Since then they have met several times. In Rome, in Brazil, and in Miami. These two woman are part do the reason Europe is not at war.

With both present at the press conference announcing the peace between Europe and Russia they announced the entry of President Davydov and former President Santos. It was clear to the reporters at the summit that Romanova and Helen Santos were clearly the major power brokers.

The world was a little less nervous with decrease in tensions between Europe and Russia. Though Russia will not make any diplomatic move to Beijing. As Davydov stated: " Russia will not talk to China at all."

President Santos was more optimistic as was Arnold Vinick.

The state of emergency in Russia has ended and most people in Russia think Natalya Romanova will run for the presidency next year. This puts her on a higher platform internationally and domestically. She is well liked by all the Duma parties, friendly with the military, liked by the FSB, and could be Russia's first woman President.

Her accolades are being broadcast on Russian TV. Romanova has gone from a blank Kremlin stateswoman to ahead in the informal polls which put her far ahead Prime Minister Voronov, Anatoly Treskyev; the head of the communist Party in the Duma, and several other candidates. She looks to be a Russian strong woman. She is known for her skills at martial arts, horseback riding, and has been one of the best competition archers in Europe.

As she returns to Moscow many suspect she may be tapped to replace Voronov and possibly putting in the front running spot for the general election in February.

As for Helen Santos, many suspect her role in preventing war was the friendship she had with Foreign Minister Romanova. She was able to use that connection to keep Europe from becoming a battle ground.

Many analysts said that before this crisis Santos could be a strong lead for Governor of Texas. Now it is assured if she runs she will be high in the. Polls as she prevented many Texans from sending their sons and daughters into battle against Russian Troops.

Some Democrats think the former First Lady could not only win Texas but possibly the White House.

However one important point that we should end on is though Russia and Europe won't go to war Russia refuses to allow Chinese militarism stand and has stated their will be no dialogue until all non-border troops are sent to their barracks.

 

[MountainDew17]

ACN- July 13th, 2015

ACN- Atlantis Cable News

BREAKING NEWS

Fisk speech goes viral

Big Creek, Mississippi- The Village of Big Creek, Mississippi is easily one of the smallest towns in the State of Mississippi, boasting a population of 154 as of 2014. The past month, Alan Fisk, the Democratic Party's nominee for Governor, has been visiting towns and villages like this one. Villages like Big Creek are notorious on Election Day for having extremely low turnout, mostly due to the fact that voters, nearly a 1/5 of whom are under the poverty line, need to work as many hours as they can to put food on the table. The per capita income of the village is just over $12,000, with 38.1% of its children living below the poverty line. The case in Big Creek is hardly a isolated case. Across Mississippi, there are over a hundred small towns and villages that are living in similar or worse conditions.

In each of these villages, Fisk has been giving the same speech. Earlier this morning, it was finally caught on video.

"Now i hope you listening, all you hicks, cause I don't wanna drive all the way back home, just to drive out back here net week just to tell ya again. This is it: If you don't vote, you don't matter. And then you're just as ignant as them folks in Jackson say you are, while they're stealing the food off your table, and every last nickel out ya pocket, saying "thank ya please".

"So listen to me and listen up good. Open up your eyes, and look upon providence's blessed truth. You're a hick, and ain't nobody ever helped a hick but a hick his self. Well elect me, and that will all change. But first it's up to you, to cast your ballot on election day. And then it's up to you, me, and God, to nail up anybody, who gets in the way of the roads, and the bridges and schools and the hospitals and the food you need. You give me the hammer and I'll do it, I'll nail their hides to the barn door. We're gonna nail up Shaw, we're gonna nail up Williams, and so help me Jesus, we're gonna nail up old man Hodder. We're gonna nail up anybody, who thinks its ok to step on the common man, just to please the rich and the special interests. We're gonna nail up anyone, who thinks that Corporations have more rights than the everyday mom and pop here in Mississippi. We're gonna nail em up"

"Nail em up"

"Nail em up"

"Nail em up"


Several times during the speech, Fisk broke into a Mississippi drawl that was rarely, if ever heard during his time as Attorney General. What is the most interesting about these speeches, is that most of them are deep within Republican Counties, in that these Counties are some of the most reliably Republican on election day. However, Fisk seems bound and determined to change that.

 

[Marky Bunny]

NBS.COM
Tuesday July 14th 2015

Ray Sullivan ready to run for West Virginia Governor once again

Former West Virginia Governor and the 2006 VP nominee Ray Sullivan looks likely to announce that he is going to run for a third term as Governor in 2016.

Sullivan can run for a third term under West Virginia law because he has served of four years between terms, actually it will be eight. Sullivan who has taken a low profile in Republican politics since being defeated for the 2010 Presidential nomination by President Walken sticking mainly to media work including for us here at NBS but is believed to be seeing what he regards as his hard work and good record as Governor ruined by two term Democrat Stan Hale.

"Governor Sullivan believes that his years in office have been wasted by Governor Hale and he wants to put that right".

The only Democrat that has declared is Chuck Black, the Mayor of Fairmont, a candidate that Sullivan sees as beatable.

 

[RRusso1982]

NBS.COM
Tuesday July 14th 2015

Ray Sullivan ready to run for West Virginia Governor once again

Former West Virginia Governor and the 2006 VP nominee Ray Sullivan looks likely to announce that he is going to run for a third term as Governor in 2016.

Sullivan can run for a third term under West Virginia law because he has served of four years between terms, actually it will be eight. Sullivan who has taken a low profile in Republican politics since being defeated for the 2010 Presidential nomination by President Walken sticking mainly to media work including for us here at NBS but is believed to be seeing what he regards as his hard work and good record as Governor ruined by two term Democrat Stan Hale.

"Governor Sullivan believes that his years in office have been wasted by Governor Hale and he wants to put that right".

The only Democrat that has declared is Chuck Black, the Mayor of Fairmont, a candidate that Sullivan sees as beatable.

That move makes sense. Sullivan should win, then he could build up a political base again, and he's still young enough that another Presidential run is in the cards.