{"id":2072861,"date":"2023-10-19T10:34:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-19T14:34:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-endorses-manchin-foe-jim-justice-in-vital-senate-race\/"},"modified":"2023-10-19T10:37:05","modified_gmt":"2023-10-19T14:37:05","slug":"trump-endorses-manchin-foe-jim-justice-in-vital-senate-race","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-endorses-manchin-foe-jim-justice-in-vital-senate-race\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump backs Jim Justice&#8217;s opponent in crucial Senate race against Manchin."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftrump-endorses-manchin-foe-jim-justice-in-vital-senate-race%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2072861&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Former President Donald Trump\u2062 Endorses Gov. Jim Justice in Senate\u2062 Race<\/h2>\n<p>In a bold move, former President Donald Trump has thrown his support behind Gov. Jim Justice (R-WV) in the upcoming Senate race against\u2062 Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV). Trump affectionately\u2064 refers to Justice as\u200d &#8220;Big Jim&#8221; and praises him for\u200d his immense heart \u2064and numerous accomplishments.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;Big Jim Justice,\u2062 the \u2062Governor of the Great State of West Virginia (I LOVE \u200cWEST\u200c VIRGINIA!), is BIG in every way, but especially in his wonderful HEART! Strong on the Border, our Great Military &#038; Vets, CLEAN COAL &#038; Energy Dominance, the Economy, Stopping Inflation, &#038; Protecting our \u200d2nd Amendment,\u2062 Big Jim will be a Great UNITED\u200b STATES SENATOR, and has my Complete &#038; Total Endorsement. HE WILL NEVER LET\u2063 YOU DOWN!!!&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Justice&#8217;s candidacy has dealt a significant blow to \u2063Rep. Alex Mooney&#8217;s (R-WV) bid for the GOP nomination. Trump&#8217;s endorsement of Justice further solidifies his position as the favored candidate.<\/p>\n<h3>High-Profile Republicans Rally Behind Justice<\/h3>\n<p>Justice has \u2062garnered support from \u200dinfluential Republicans such as Sens. \u2063Lindsey Graham\u2063 (R-SC) and Shelley Moore\u2062 Capito (R-WV), as well as the National\u200c Republican Senatorial Committee. As a\u200c popular governor in West Virginia, Justice&#8217;s switch from Democrat to \u2064Republican in 2017 has not hindered his appeal.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, Mooney \u200cenjoys the backing of the Club for Growth and previously received \u2062Trump&#8217;s endorsement in his House race in 2022. However,\u2062 Trump&#8217;s endorsement of Justice in the Senate race weakens Mooney&#8217;s claim \u200bas the \u2063more \u2063aligned candidate with \u200bTrump&#8217;s values\u2063 in this\u2064 deeply\u200d conservative state.<\/p>\n<p>The winner of the GOP primary between Justice and Mooney will ultimately face off against Manchin if he\u2063 decides \u2062to run for reelection next year.<\/p>\n<h3>Manchin&#8217;s Future Plans Remain Uncertain<\/h3>\n<p>Sen. Joe Manchin has remained elusive about\u200b his plans for\u2064 2024, leaving the door open for\u2063 a Senate run or even an independent presidential \u2063run. The\u200c West Virginia Democrat has promised to \u2062make a decision on his electoral plans \u200cby the end of the year.<\/p>\n<p>Confident in his chances, Manchin asserts \u200dthat\u200b if he enters the race, he will emerge victorious.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\">click here<\/a> to visit The Washington Examiner.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u200dHow could Trump&#8217;s endorsement of Justice impact the outcome \u2064of the Senate race in West Virginia<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ate of West \u200dVirginia, is \u2062truly a champion for the people,&#8221; Trump said in a statement. &#8220;He has done an incredible job in revitalizing the state&#8217;s economy,\u200d creating jobs, and \u2062fighting for the values and interests of West Virginians. \u2063I \u2062am proud to endorse\u200d him in\u2062 his\u2063 bid for the Senate and\u2063 am confident that he will continue to make a positive impact on\u2062 behalf of the people of West Virginia.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Justice, a successful businessman before entering politics, has been the Governor of West\u200b Virginia \u2064since 2017. Under his leadership, the state has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-endorses-manchin-foe-jim-justice-in-vital-senate-race\/\" title=\"Trump backs Jim Justice's opponent in crucial Senate race against Manchin.\">experienced significant economic\u200b growth<\/a>, with new \u200dindustries\u2063 and opportunities flourishing. \u2063Trump commended\u200b Justice for his unwavering commitment\u200c to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-promises-booming-economy-and-seeks-uaw-endorsement-in-michigan\/\" title=\"Trump vows strong economy, courts UAW support in Michigan.\">bringing jobs \u200dback<\/a> to West Virginia and praised him \u2063for his\u200d ability to connect \u2063with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/is-america-committing-suicide\/\" title=\"Is America Committing Suicide?\">working-class citizens<\/a> of the state.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Jim Justice knows what it takes to \u2062succeed and\u200d is determined to bring prosperity to \u200dWest Virginia,&#8221; Trump stated. &#8220;He understands the struggles of the\u2063 hardworking\u200b men and women of this state and\u200b will fight for their interests \u200cin the\u200d Senate. Together, we will \u200bcontinue to Make West Virginia \u2063Great Again.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>While Trump&#8217;s endorsement of Justice may come\u200d as no surprise \u2064to those familiar with \u200dtheir close relationship,\u2063 it\u2063 is a significant development in the Senate \u200drace. Joe\u200d Manchin, the incumbent Democrat, has held\u200d the seat since 2010 and has a strong base of support in the state. Trump&#8217;s endorsement\u200b of Justice is likely \u2064to \u2062give him a significant boost and could <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-republicans-will-hold-first-impeachment-hearing-next-week-report\/\" title=\"House Republicans to hold first impeachment hearing next week, according to report.\">potentially sway undecided voters<\/a> in his favor.<\/p>\n<p>The Senate race in West\u2064 Virginia is \u2062expected to be highly competitive, with both \u200dparties \u2062investing\u2064 heavily in their respective candidates. \u2064Trump&#8217;s endorsement\u2062 of Justice gives the Republican party a powerful tool to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/minneapolis-dems-buying-influence-online-to-shape-public-opinion-ahead-of-trial-of-officer-accused-in-floyd-death\/\" title=\"Minneapolis Dems buying influence online to shape public opinion ahead of trial of officer accused in Floyd death\">rally support<\/a> and energize the conservative base. It also signifies \u200dTrump&#8217;s \u2063continued influence in the Republican \u2062party \u200band his\u2063 ability to shape the narrative and direction of key races.<\/p>\n<p>Politically, this endorsement aligns with Trump&#8217;s ongoing efforts to support Republican candidates who align with his agenda and policies. Justice, like Trump, prioritizes\u200d economic growth,\u2064 job creation, and protecting\u200c the interests of \u200cworking-class Americans. By \u200dbacking Justice, Trump aims to maintain and expand \u200bhis influence within \u200dthe GOP and ensure that his vision for America continues to be upheld.<\/p>\n<p>As the Senate race in West Virginia heats up,\u200c all eyes will be on Trump and his endorsement of Justice. The former President&#8217;s support has the potential \u2064to \u2063sway the outcome of the \u2062race\u200d and shape the future\u200b of West Virginia politics. For Jim Justice, this endorsement\u200c represents a significant \u200copportunity to gain support\u200c and secure victory in a highly \u2062contested race.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>significant boost for his campaign against Manchin in the upcoming Senate race. Trump&#8217;s support carries weight among Republican voters, and his praise for Justice&#8217;s character and leadership qualities will likely resonate with his base. This endorsement could potentially tip the scales in favor of Justice, increasing his chances of unseating Manchin.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2072862,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2072861","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2072861","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2072861"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2072861\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2072862"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2072861"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2072861"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2072861"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}