“Our state was left in spectacular financial shape upon my departure from the Governor’s office; this surplus proves it." — Sen. Jim Justice, R-W.Va.

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I applaud Jim Justice's fiscally conservative efforts as governor, but he seems to have forgotten all about that as a U.S. senator.

Justice stated, “Passing President Trump’s agenda out of the Senate provides lasting tax relief, establishes commonsense reform to our social programs while protecting those who are most vulnerable.”

But the facts are very different. The most vulnerable West Virginians will lose food stamps (SNAP) and Medicaid, while billionaires like Justice get tax cuts and the deficit grows out-of-bounds.

Both parties are responsible for the creation of this impending catastrophe. My firm opinion is that, purposefully

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