Governor Jim Justice Endorses Moore Capito for Governor in Republican Primary
Governor Jim Justice Endorses Moore Capito for Governor in West Virginia
In a surprising turn of events, Governor Jim Justice has officially endorsed Moore Capito for governor in the upcoming Republican primary in West Virginia. The announcement comes after Justice had previously stated he was still considering who to endorse in the hotly contested race.
In a press release sent out late Thursday afternoon, Justice praised Capito for his vision and knowledge, stating that he believes Capito has what it takes to elevate West Virginia to new heights. Justice also highlighted Capito’s family background, which includes his grandfather, former Governor Arch Moore, and his mother, current United States Senator Shelley Moore Capito.
The endorsement from Justice comes as no surprise to many, as Capito had previously endorsed Justice in his campaign for the U.S. Senate. The two have worked closely together on various initiatives for the state, and Justice believes that Capito is the right candidate to continue the progress that has been made in West Virginia.
The endorsement also comes at a crucial time in the race, as the latest polling shows a close race between Capito and his opponents, Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and businessman Chris Miller. With the negative campaign ads between Morrisey and Miller dominating the airwaves, Justice believes that Capito is the candidate who is focused on continuing the path of progress for the state.
Political analysts have speculated that the endorsement from Justice could give Capito an edge among more centrist and independent voters in the primary. However, with three weeks left until the primary election, the race is still up in the air, and it remains to be seen how the endorsement will impact the outcome.
Overall, the endorsement from Governor Jim Justice has added a new dynamic to the Republican primary race for governor in West Virginia. With Capito now having the support of one of the state’s most influential political figures, the race is sure to heat up in the coming weeks as the candidates vie for the top spot.
