http://www.newsvine.com/west-virginiansNewsvine - west-virginiansen-usCopyright 2013Wed, 6 Feb 2013 21:39:45 +0000Sat, 25 May 2013 01:03:34 +0000http://www.newsvine.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/06/16872067-mtv-picks-up-2nd-season-of-wva-based-buckwildhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/06/16872067-mtv-picks-up-2nd-season-of-wva-based-buckwildentertainmentuswest-virginiansrenewedbuckwildWed, 6 Feb 2013 20:00:27 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/27/13510350-now-the-hard-parthttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/27/13510350-now-the-hard-partentertainmentusnew-orleanswhite-housestevie-wonderpoliticsconventionwatchdavid-lettermangulf-coastjohn-mccainronald-reaganstate-condoleezza-ricewest-virginiansrepublican-partycondoleezza-ricemitt-romneysouth-carolinarepublican-national-committeedonald-trumpbarack-obamajesus-christjeb-bushuncle-samtim-russertdemocratic-national-conventionwinter-gamesdemocratic-partyus-newsblack-eyed-peasfox-news-channelrick-santorumamerican-dreamrncmike-huckabeelatter-day-saintsrob-portmanstar-spangled-banner"florida-legislaturerepublican-national-conventiontropical-storm-isaachurricane-isaactim-pawlentyamerican-samoapaul-ryanas-mitt-romneydowntown-tampaann-romneytim-scottsome-republicancvnlatino-republicanmaybe-mitt-romneyactor-jon-voightrepublication-national-conventionassociated-press-gfkjan-brewerrand-paulchris-christiejohn-kasichjane-castorgotta-feeling"new-jersey-bornap-washingtonjay-carneyeric-fehrnstrommitt-romney"republican-party-chairman-reince-priebustampa-mayor-bob-buckhornconvention-watchhurricane-gopbut-herman-cainmany-republican-national-conventiondemocratic-los-angeles-mayor-antonio-villaragosademocratic-los-angeles-mayor-antonio-villaraigosatropical-storm-turned-hurricane-isaacsouthern-hemisphere"built-it"one-new-englandtampa-convention-centerwhat-republicanas-paul-ryansunshine-state"republican-naitonal-conventionsurprise-clint-eastwoodstern-faced-romneybeside-mitt-romneyMon, 27 Aug 2012 21:01:46 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>President Barack Obama waves as he walks across the South Lawn of the White House after returning from Camp David on Marine One helicopter, Sunday, Aug., 26, 2012. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)</p><p>Delegates watch a video presentation during an abbreviated session of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Monday, Aug. 27, 2012. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) </p><p>A boy plays in the surf in waves ahead of Tropical Storm Isaac in Orange Beach, Ala., Monday, Aug. 27, 2012. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)</p><p>Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush looks at the convention floor from the podium during a microphone check at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Monday, Aug. 27, 2012. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) </p><p>Ingrid Fuhriman from Bellevue, Wash., and Natalie Lavering from Lake Stevens, Wash., cheer as they watch a video presentation during an abbreviated session of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Monday, Aug. 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) </p><p>A Secret Service agent stand on the stage after an abbreviated session of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Monday, Aug. 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) </p><p>Demonstrators bathe in the rain before a protest march, Monday, Aug. 27, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. Hundreds of protestors gathered in a park in Tampa to march in demonstration against the Republican National Convention. (AP Photo/Dave Martin) </p><p>A man runs back from the end of a jetty as waves whipped up by Tropical Storm Isaac crash around him in Bal Harbour, Fla. Forecasters predicted Isaac would intensify into a Category 1 hurricane later Monday or Tuesday with top sustained winds of between 74 and 95 mph. The center of its projected path took Isaac directly toward New Orleans on Wednesday, but hurricane warnings extended across some 330 miles from Morgan City, La., to Destin, Fla. It could become the first hurricane to hit the Gulf Coast since 2008. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)</p><p>Former Republican presidential hopeful, businessman Herman Cain speaks during a Unity Rally Sunday Aug. 26, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)</p><p>Demonstrators march through the streets of Tampa, Fla., to protest the Republican National Convention on Monday, Aug. 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)</p><p>In the dimmed lights, state delagate signs are seen on the convention floor after an abbreviated session of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Monday, Aug. 27, 2012.(AP Photo/David Goldman) </p><p>Demonstrators march through the streets of Tampa, Fla., to protest the Republican National Convention on Monday, Aug. 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) </p><p>Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and his wife Ann, arrive to board their plane to Tampa with one of their grandchildren on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012 in Bedford, Mass. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)</p><p>Republican vice presidential candidate, Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., waves as he follows his wife Janna as they board the campaign charter at the Southern Wisconsin regional airport, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012, in Janesville, Wis. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)</p><p>President Barack Obama walks on stage to speak for a campaign event at Iowa State University, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)</p><p>Chairman of the Republican National Committee Reince Priebus makes an opening statement during the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) </p><p>Ann Romney, wife of U.S. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, looks over the main stage during a sound check, as Stuart Stevens, senior advisor for Romney campaign, right, watches at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak) </p><p>Texas delegate Clint Moore and the rest of Texas delegates fashion their cowboy hats at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)</p><p>Delegates from the state of Georgia applaud after casting their votes for presidential candidate Mitt Romneyduring the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) </p><p>Owner of the restaurant Fresh Jeff Morzella checks his email, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. It's supposed to be an honor to be picked as the host city of a presidential nominating convention. But so far, a combination of nasty weather, tight security that blocks off streets and a delay in convention activities has left Tampa's streets deserted, its restaurants nearly empty. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) </p><p>Minnesota Representative Michele Bachmann, second right, listens as Minnesota delegates casts their vote during the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) </p><p>Ann Romney, wife of U.S. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, looks over the main stage during a sound check, as Stuart Stevens, senior advisor for Romney campaign, right, watches at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak) </p><p>El alcalde de Los Angeles, Antonio Villaraigosa, asiste a un acto del ayuntamiento en esta fotografía de archivo del 30 de noviembre de 2011. Villaraigosa dijo el martes 28 de agosto de 2012 que la decisión de los republicanos de llevar oradores latinos a su convención nacional no funcionará para atraer votos hispanos. (Foto AP/Reed Saxon, archivo)</p><p>House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio, flashes a tubs up as he announces the results of the voting that nominates former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney for the Offcie of President of the United States during the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) </p><p>Chairman of the Republican National Convention Reince Priebus addresses the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) </p><p>Actor Jon Voight arrives on the floor of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012. The actor and conservative activist popped into the Republican National Convention's Google hangout, taking questions live on video from a couple of party faithful. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)</p><p>Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell addresses the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) </p><p>Will.I.Am, with Black Eyed Peas, sings at Nasa's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Tuesday Aug. 28, 2012, in Pasadena, Calif. The NASA rover Curiosity beamed to Earth his new song "Reach for the Stars" on Tuesday in the first music broadcast from another planet, to the delight of students who gathered at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory to listen. Earlier, engineers uploaded the song to the rover, which landed near the equator of Mars, and played it back &#8212; a journey of some 700 million miles. (AP Photo/Nick Ut)</p><p>Small business owner Phil Archuletta addresses the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) </p><p>Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum flashes a thumbs up during the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) </p><p>Washington delegates dance on the floor during the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/David Goldman) </p><p>Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum addresses candidates during the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) </p><p>Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum waves to candidates after his speech during the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) </p><p>Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum addresses the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) </p><p>Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and his wife Ann, watch the Republican National Convention from their hotel room on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012 in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)</p><p>CORRECTS LAST NAME TO CRUZ INSTEAD OF CRUX - Senate candidate Ted Cruz, of Texas, addresses the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)</p><p>Ann Romney, wife of U.S. Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney, addresses the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) </p><p>New Jersey Governor Chris Christie address the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla. on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)</p><p>Ann Romney, wife of U.S. Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney, addresses the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak) </p><p>Senator Kelly Ayotte, R-N.H., speaks to delegates during the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) </p><p>Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney and his wife Ann wave to delegates following her speech at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) </p><p>In this Aug. 25, 2012, photo, Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney speaks as vice presidential running mate Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., listens during a campaign rally in Powell, Ohio. Romney and Ryan are the political world’s newest odd couple. They’re bound by substance, but dramatically different in their styles. The running mates share a love of policy, and a fascination with the world’s economy and America’s place in it. But where Romney is buttoned-up and reserved on the campaign trail, Ryan is relaxed and exudes a natural enthusiasm. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)</p><p>Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney boards a plane at the Tampa International Jet Center, in Tampa, Fla., Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012, for a campaign trip to Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)</p><p>President Barack Obama waves as he boards Air Force One before his departure from the Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal Airport in Loveland, Colo., Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Chris Schneider)</p><p>Republican vice presidential candidate, Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis. gestures during a walk through ahead of his delivering a speech at the Republican National Convention, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012 in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)</p><p>Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney speaks at the American Legion National Convention, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)</p><p>Republican vice presidential candidate, Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis. gestures during a walk through ahead of his delivering a speech at the Republican National Convention, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012 in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak) </p><p>Republican vice presidential candidate, Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., and wife Janna appear on stage at the Wisconsin delegation's Beers and Brats event, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)</p><p>Sean Gregg a demonstrator walks during a protest, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. Protestors gathered in Tampa to march in demonstration against the Republican National Convention. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) </p><p>Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., picks up the gavel after a sound check on the main stage at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) </p><p>Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., addresses the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) </p><p>Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., addresses the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) </p><p>Wisconsin delegates hold masks of Republican vice presidential candidate, Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak) </p><p>Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., salutes before addressing the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) </p><p>A video tribute to President George H. W. Bush and President George W. Bush is shown during the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) </p><p>Republican vice presidential candidate, Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis. gestures during a walk through ahead of his delivering a speech at the Republican National Convention, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)</p><p>South Dakota Senator John Thune gestures to the delegates during the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak) </p><p>Kentucky Senator Rand Paul speaks to delegates during the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) </p><p>Former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty addresses the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) </p><p>Former governor of Arkansas Michael Huckabee address delegates during the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) </p><p>Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice speaks to delegates during the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) </p><p>Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney watches the Republican National Convention with his grandchildren from his hotel room on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012 in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)</p><p>Republican vice presidential nominee, Rep. Paul Ryan waves before speaking to delegates during the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) </p><p>Republican vice presidential nominee, Rep. Paul Ryan waves toward the delegates during the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) </p><p>Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice addresses the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) </p><p>Republican vice presidential nominee, Rep. Paul Ryan addresses the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak) </p><p>Paul Ryan, candidato a vicepresidente por el Partido Republicano, pronuncia un discurso durante la Convención Nacional Republicana en Tampa, Florida, el miércoles 29 de agosto de 2012. Ryan es el compañero de fórmula de Mitt Romney para las elecciones de noviembre. (Foto AP/J. Scott Applewhite)</p><p>Republican vice presidential nominee, Rep. Paul Ryan speaks to delegates during the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) </p><p>Republican vice presidential nominee, Rep. Paul Ryan accompanied by his children Lia and Sam waves to delegates after his acceptance speech during the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) </p><p>Republican vice presidential nominee, Rep. Paul Ryan addresses the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak) </p><p>Ohio Senator Rob Portman addresses the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) </p><p>FILE - In this Oct. 5, 2011 file photo, Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., speaks at the Newseum in Washington. It was Mitt Romney’s show. But New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie rocked the house. Rubio was the talk of the town. And Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan’s rising-star status was blinding as he accepted the party’s vice presidential nomination. The Republican Party’s next generation of leaders were in deep supply at the GOP’s national convention as they positioned for future national roles and, perhaps, even their own shot at the White House in four or eight years. (AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari, File)</p><p>President Barack Obama shrugs during a rally in Charlottesville, Va., Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. ( AP Photo/Steve Helber)</p><p>FILE In this Aug. 27, 2012 file photo, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush looks at the convention floor from the podium during a microphone check at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)</p><p>FILE - In this Aug. 29, 2012 file photo, Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney speaks at the American Legion National Convention in Indianapolis. When Romney addresses the Republican convention Thursday night, he'll do it from a stage that puts him a little bit closer to the crowd inside the convention hall. His campaign hopes the evening ends with Americans feeling a little bit closer to the Republican presidential candidate, too. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)</p><p>Stagehands make final adjustments to the expanded stage where Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney will accept his party's nomination later tonight a the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) </p><p>FILE - In this Aug. 26, 2012 file photo, Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, and his wife Ann walk to church in Wolfeboro, N.H. On Thursday, Romney will accept his party's presidential nomination. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)</p><p>Ann Romney, wife of U.S. Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney, sits with one of her grand-daughters during the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) </p><p>Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer arrives on the floor at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak) </p><p>Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney looks over the placement of the teleprompter during a sound check at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) </p><p>Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney directs the placement of the teleprompter during a sound check at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak) </p><p>Residents survey flood damage in Lafitte, La., on Thursday,, Aug. 30, 2012, a day after Hurricane Isaac hit the area near New Orleans. (AP Photo/Erik Schelzig)</p><p>Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney and his vice presidential running mate Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis. wave to their supporters after posing a group picture with their campaign staff at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/David Goldman) </p><p>Dianne Joachim, from Richmond, Wisconsin wears a selection of campaign buttons in her hat before the start of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) </p><p>Protestors clean up what remains of the camp "Romneyville," Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. Protestors gathered in Tampa to march in demonstration against the Republican National Convention. (AP Photo/Dave Martin) </p><p>White House Press Secretary Jay Carney speaks during his daily news briefing at the White House in Washington, Thursday, Aug., 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)</p><p>Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush addresses the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) </p><p>Delegates dance before the start of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) </p><p>Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney's son Craig Romney waves after speaking to delegates during the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) </p><p>Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and his wife Callista addresses the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) </p><p>Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush steps onstage to speak to delegates at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) </p><p>Ted and Pat Oparowsky addresses the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. Mitt Romney read the eulogy at their sons funeral. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) </p><p>Kim Rhode introduces fellow Olympians during the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) </p><p>Actor Clint Eastwood speaks to delegates during the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) </p><p>Actor Clint Eastwood addresses the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak) </p><p>Actor Clint Eastwood speaks to an empty chair while addressed delegates during the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) </p><p>Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney waves to delegates before speaking at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) </p><p>Actor Clint Eastwood bows after speaking to delegates during the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) </p><p>Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney shakes hands of delegates before speaking at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/David Goldman) </p><p>A protesters hold up banners during Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney's speech during the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) </p><p>Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney acknowledges delegates before speaking at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/David Goldman) </p><p>Mitt Romney accepts the nomination as the Republican candidate for U.S. president during the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) </p><p>Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney addresses the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) </p><p>Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney addresses the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) </p><p>Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney acknowledges delegates before speaking at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) </p><p>Republican vice presidential nominee, Rep. Paul Ryan, left and Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney waves to delegates after his speech at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) </p><p>Balloons fall as Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney and Republican vice presidential nominee, Rep. Paul Ryan's families take the stage at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) </p><p>Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney joined by Republican vice presidential nominee, Rep. Paul Ryan, waves to delegates after speaking at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak) </p><p>Republican vice presidential nominee, Rep. Paul Ryan and presidential nominee Mitt Romney waves as the balloons begin to fall during the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) </p><p>Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney waves to delegates after his speech during the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) </p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/16/10425548-property-tax-breaks-proposed-by-wva-lawmakershttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/16/10425548-property-tax-breaks-proposed-by-wva-lawmakersbusinessustaxeswest-virginianswest-virginiaproperty-taxesThu, 16 Feb 2012 15:44:25 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/10/04/8139118-democrat-wins-west-virginia-governors-racehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/10/04/8139118-democrat-wins-west-virginia-governors-raceusgovernorwest-virginianswest-virginiabarack-obamaus-newswest-virginia-governordemocrat-earl-ray-tomblinTue, 4 Oct 2011 09:00:51 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>West Virginia acting Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin takes in the reaction from the crowd of supporters greeting him at his campaign headquarters at the Marriott Hotel Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011, in Charleston, W.Va. shortly after being declared the winner in the race for governor. Tomblin overcame weeks of Republican attack ads to win the West Virginia governor's race Tuesday, successfully distancing himself from the Obama administration and the president's health care plan. (AP Photo/Brad Davis)</p><p>West Virginia acting Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin takes in the reaction from the crowd of supporters greeting him at his campaign headquarters at the Marriott Hotel in Charleston, W.Va., Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011. Tomblin overcame weeks of Republican attack ads to win the West Virginia governor's race Tuesday, successfully distancing himself from the Obama administration and the president's health care plan. (AP Photo/Brad Davis)</p><p>West Virginia acting Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin is congratulated by a crowd of supporters as he shakes their hands at his campaign headquarters at the Marriott Hotel, shortly after being declared the winner of the race for governor, Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011, in Charleston, W.Va. (AP Photo/Brad Davis)</p><p>West Virginia Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Maloney speaks to supporters after conceding the election to Earl Ray Tomblin at the Waterfront Events Center in Morgantown, W.Va. on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011. (AP Photo/David Smith)</p><p>West Virginia Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Maloney hugs his wife, Sharon, after conceding the election to Earl Ray Tomblin at the Waterfront Events Center in Morgantown, W. Va., on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011. (AP Photo/David Smith)</p><p>West Virginia Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Maloney is congratulated by his family members after conceding the election to Earl Ray Tomblin at the Waterfront Events Center in Morgantown, W. Va. on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011. (AP Photo/David Smith)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/08/21/7434413-wva-remembers-native-son-killed-in-afghan-crashhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/08/21/7434413-wva-remembers-native-son-killed-in-afghan-crashusafghanistancrashwest-virginiansus-newswvaSun, 21 Aug 2011 23:35:10 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2010/10/14/5291259-gop-fires-ad-biz-over-hick-flap-in-wva-sen-racehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2010/10/14/5291259-gop-fires-ad-biz-over-hick-flap-in-wva-sen-raceussenateadpoliticswest-virginiansrepublican-senatehickThu, 14 Oct 2010 18:15:51 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2010/10/12/5280843-wva-senate-candidate-would-end-minimum-wagehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2010/10/12/5280843-wva-senate-candidate-would-end-minimum-wagesenatewest-virginianswest-virginiaus-newswvjohn-raeseTue, 12 Oct 2010 21:46:19 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2010/07/02/4601837-west-virginia-political-elite-say-goodbye-to-byrdhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2010/07/02/4601837-west-virginia-political-elite-say-goodbye-to-byrdusbyrdmemorialwest-virginianswest-virginiabarack-obamaus-newsFri, 2 Jul 2010 15:29:24 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>President Barack Obama arrives at Yeager Airport in Charleston, W.Va., Friday, July 2, 2010, to attend a memorial service for the late Sen. Robert Byrd. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)</p><p>President Barack Obama is greeted by Vice President Joe Biden, upon his arrival at Yeager Airport in Charleston, W.Va., Friday, July 2, 2010, to attend a memorial service for the late Sen. Robert Byrd. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)</p><p>President Barack Obama, accompanied by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nev., and others, arrives at Yeager Airport in Charleston, W.Va., Friday, July 2, 2010, to attend a memorial service for the late Sen. Robert Byrd. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)</p><p>President Barack Obama, followed by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nev., arrives at Yeager Airport in Charleston, W.Va., Friday, July 2, 2010, to attend a memorial service for the late Sen. Robert Byrd,. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)</p><p>Vice President Joe Biden speaks at a memorial service for Sen. Robert Byrd, D-W.Va., Friday, July 2, 2010, at the Capitol in Charleston, W.Va. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)</p><p>Senators, from left, Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., Sen, Byron Dorgan, D-N.D., Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., and others, listen during a memorial service for Sen. Robert Byrd, Friday, July 2,2010, at the Capitol in Charleston, W.Va. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)</p><p>Former President Bill Clinton salutes the casket of Sen. Robert Byrd during a memorial service at the Capitol in Charleston, W.Va., Friday, July 2, 2010. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)</p><p>Former President Bill Clinton gestures while speaking during a memorial service for Sen. Robert Byrd, Friday, July 2, 2010, at the West Virginia State Capitol in Charleston, W.Va. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)</p><p>President Barack Obama speaks at a memorial service for Sen. Robert Byrd, Friday, July 2, 2010, at the Capitol in Charleston, W.Va. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)</p><p>President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, and former President Bill Clinton attend at a memorial service for Sen. Robert Byrd, Friday, July 2, 2010, at the Capitol in Charleston, W.Va. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)</p><p>President Barack Obama speaks at a memorial service for Sen. Robert Byrd, Friday, July 2, 2010, at the Capitol in Charleston, W.Va. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)</p><p>The casket of Sen. Robert Byrd is carried down the steps during a memorial service, Friday, July 2, 2010, at the West Virginia State Capitol in Charleston, W.Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)</p><p>President Barack Obama speaks during a memorial service for Sen. Robert Byrd, Friday, July 2, 2010, at the West Virginia State Capitol in Charleston, W.Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)</p><p>The casket of Sen. Robert Byrd is carried back up the stairs after his memorial service at the West Virginia State Capitol in Charleston, W.Va.,Friday July 2, 2010. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)</p><p>An honor guard carries the casket of Sen. Robert Byrd during a memorial service at the West Virginia State Capitol in Charleston, W.V. ,Friday July 2, 2010. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)</p><p>Emma James Clarkson and Kathryn James Fatemi, great-granddaughters of Sen. Robert Byrd, place a wreath near his casket during a memorial service at the West Virginia State Capitol in Charleston, W.Va., Friday July 2, 2010. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)</p><p>From left, President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and former President Bill Clinton, listen to the invocation during a memorial service for Sen. Robert Byrd, Friday July 2, 2010, at the West Virginia State Capitol in Charleston, W.Va. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2008/06/02/1532710-cheney-tells-west-virginia-jokehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2008/06/02/1532710-cheney-tells-west-virginia-jokecheneypoliticswest-virginiansdick-cheneyjokeMon, 2 Jun 2008 21:54:44 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2008/05/09/1478921-obama-defends-his-patriotism-quarrels-with-mccainhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2008/05/09/1478921-obama-defends-his-patriotism-quarrels-with-mccaindemocratspoliticshillary-rodham-clintonwest-virginiansbarack-obamarepublican-john-mccainFri, 9 May 2008 19:36:35 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., right, shakes hands with supporters in Beaverton, Ore., Friday, May 9, 2008. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) </p><p>Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., speaks during a conversation with employees at Vernier Software & Technology in Beaverton, Ore., Friday, May 9, 2008. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) </p><p>Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., watches as he is introduced by Verle Walters, foreground, during a conversation with employees at Vernier Software & Technology in Beaverton, Ore., Friday, May 9, 2008. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) </p><p>Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., claps during a campaign event at the Doernbecher Children's Hospital in Portland, Ore., Friday, May 9, 2008. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) </p><p>Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., is introduced by Jordan Kokich, 22, during a campaign event at the Doernbecher Children's Hospital in Portland, Ore. Friday, May 9, 2008. Born with a rare syndrome that affects her heart, kidneys, and endocrine system, Kokich spent a significant portion of her life at the hospital as a patient, fundraiser and advocate for children's access to healthcare. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) </p><p>Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., speaks during a campaign event at the Doernbecher Children's Hospital in Portland, Ore., Friday, May 9, 2008. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) </p><p>Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., poses for a picture with Logan Hockley, 11, of Portland, Ore., who has cystic fybrosis, during a campaign event at the Doernbecher Children's Hospital in Portland, Ore. Friday, May 9, 2008. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) </p><p>Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., speaks at a town hall-style meeting in Bend, Ore., Saturday, May 10, 2008. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) </p><p>Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., speaks at a Mothers Day fundraiser in New York Saturday, May 10, 2008. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) </p><p>Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., arrives at a town hall-style meeting in Bend, Ore., Saturday, May 10, 2008. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) </p><p>Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., right, laughs as she is introduced by her daughter, Chelsea, at a Mothers Day fundraiser in New York Saturday, May 10, 2008. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) </p><p>Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., speaks while campaigning at Summit High School in Bend, Ore., Saturday, May 10, 2008.(AP Photo/Don Ryan)</p><p>Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., wears protective goggles as he tours PV Powered Plant, a manufacturer of photovoltaic inverters, in Bend, Ore., Saturday, May 10, 2008. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) </p><p>Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., center, and Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., right, tour PV Powered Plant, a manufacturer of photovoltaic inverters, in Bend, Ore., Saturday, May 10, 2008. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) </p><p>Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., shakes hands with supporters as he arrives at a town hall-style meeting in Bend, Ore., Saturday, May 10, 2008. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) </p><p>Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., is hugged at a Mothers Day fundraiser in New York Saturday, May 10, 2008. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) </p><p>Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., laughs as she is introduced by her daughter, Chelsea, far left, at a Mothers Day fundraiser in New York Saturday, May 10, 2008. Applauding at right is Rep. Charles Rangel, D-NY, and Rep. Nita Lowery, D-NY. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) </p><p>Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., reacts as she takes the stage with her daughter, Chelsea at a Mothers Day fundraiser in New York Saturday, May 10, 2008. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) </p><p>Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., leans to say something to her daughter, Chelsea, right, as they attend service at First United Methodist Church in Huntington, W. Va., Sunday, May 11, 2008. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) </p><p>Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., sings with her daughter, Chelsea, right, during service at First United Methodist Church in Huntington, W. Va., Sunday, May 11, 2008. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) </p><p>Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., and her daughter, Chelsea, lean down to receive gifts from a boy as they attend service at First United Methodist Church in Huntington, W. Va. Sunday, May 11, 2008. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) </p><p>Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., stands with her daughter, Chelsea, as Senior Pastor Paul Russell gestures to the congregation during service at First United Methodist Church in Huntington, W. Va. Sunday, May 11, 2008. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) </p><p>Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., greets supporters who wait in the rain outside the Anna Marie Jarvis Home in Webster, W. Va. Sunday, May 11, 2008. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) </p><p>Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., gestures to supporters outside the Anna Marie Jarvis Home in Webster, W. Va. Sunday, May 11, 2008. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) </p><p>Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., listens as her daughter, Chelsea Clinton, right, introduces her during her "Solutions for America" tour Sunday, May 11, 2008, at George Washington Middle School in Eleanor, W.Va. (AP Photo/Randy Snyder)</p><p>A supporter holds up a sign as Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., speaks during a campaign event in Eleanor, W. Va. Sunday, May 11, 2008. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) </p><p>Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., embraces a supporter during a campaign stop at Tudor's Biscuit World in Charleston, W. Va. Monday, May 12, 2008, in anticipation of the state's primary election Tuesday. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) </p><p>Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., smiles while speaking at a town hall-style meeting in Charleston. W.Va., Monday, May 12, 2008, in anticipation of the state's primary election Tuesday. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) </p><p>Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., smiles while speaking at a town hall-style meeting in Charleston, W.Va., Monday, May 12, 2008, in anticipation of the state's primary election Tuesday. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) </p><p>Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., plays pool at Schultzie's bar in South Charleston. W.Va., Monday, May 12, 2008, in anticipation of the state's primary election Tuesday. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) </p><p>Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., plays pool at Schultzie's bar in South Charleston. W.Va., Monday, May 12, 2008, in anticipation of the state's primary election Tuesday. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) </p><p>Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., greets supporters and signs autographs during a campaign event in Clear Fork, W. Va. Monday, May 12, 2008, in anticipation of the state's primary election Tuesday. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) </p><p>Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., speaks during a campaign event in Clear Fork, W. Va. Monday, May 12, 2008, in anticipation of the state's primary election Tuesday. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) </p>