WHEELING — U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders is taking his “Fighting Oligarchy: Where We Go From Here” tour across the nation, and next week he brings his message to Wheeling and other stops in West Virginia.

“I’m glad he is coming to West Virginia because our senators aren’t,” said State Del. Mike Pushkin, D-Kanawha, referencing U.S. Sens. Shelley Moore Capito and Jim Justice, both R-W.Va.

Sanders will take the stage at 6 p.m. Aug. 8 at the Capitol Theatre. The following day he will host similar town hall meetings at 1 p.m. at the Lenore Community Center in Mingo County and at 6 p.m. the Charleston Civic Center.

The events are free, but pre-registration is encouraged. This can be achieved at the BernieSanders.com website.

Pushkin, the West Virginia Democratic Party’s chairman, and First Vice C

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