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Suit Against Justice’s Businesses Is Likely but a Sideshow If Manchin Enters Race

‘Anyone who told you they were fairly sure of what he’s going to do is probably lying,’ one analyst tells the Sun of Senator Manchin’s decision to enter the race.

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Governor Justice delivers his State of the State address in the house chambers at the West Virginia capitol, January 11, 2023. AP/Chris Jackson, file
RUSSELL PAYNE
RUSSELL PAYNE

A West Virginia political scientist tells the Sun that a Department of Justice lawsuit against Governor Justice is likely a sideshow in what is expected to be a hotly contested contest with Senator Manchin, should the senator actually run for re-election.

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RUSSELL PAYNE
RUSSELL PAYNE

Mr. Payne is a political reporter at The New York Sun. He covers a broad range of topics including New York State and New York City.

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