The West Virginia Republicans have been pressing for a fall election to replace the late senator Robert Byrd–even threatening a lawsuit to force one. After some initial reluctance it appears that governor Joe Manchin may give them what they are asking for. Politico reports Manchin says he’s “highly” interested in running:
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