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Tweeting the WV State of the State Address

Author: Brad Hopkins, ITP Admin | Published: 01/14/2010 | 84 Views | Short URL: http://www.inthepanhandle.com/local/n/6399

We follow a number of politicians, pundits and people who follow the state government closely on twitter.  Here are some of the reactions, via twitter from Gov. Manchin’s State of the State address held last night.  The “tweets” are displayed oldest (start of speech) to most recent (end of speech).  Additionally, the complete text of Gov. Manchin’s speech is here: http://wvgazette.com/News/201001130677

@DelegateJMiller Governor is here and has started.

@WVaRed Governor Joe Manchin has taken the podium in the West Virginia House of Delegates Chamber. Now beginning his speech. | #WVSoS #WV #Manchin

@WVaRed Manchin starts out by highlighting the good news about West Virginia’s economy. - “State of our State is strong” | #Manchin #WVSoS #WV

@DelegateJMiller Gov is implying we have not raised taxes. We raised them over 180 million in 2009.

@WVaRed Governor Manchin is implying we have not raised taxes. We raised them over 180 million in 2009. (via @DelegateJMiller) #WVSoS

@DelegateJMiller We dont need to give SBA more borrowing flexibility. We need to reform the prevailing wage. 33 per hour for the Flagman is irresponsible.

@DelegateJMiller If we did not pay the Flagman 33 per hour we could build even more roads and schools. You are missing an opportunity not saying that Gov.

@WVaRed More West Virginians are probably watching the Mountaineer basketball game than Manchin’s speech. | #WVSoS #WVU #Mountaineers

@DelegateJMiller Great point Gov. I agree on the personal property tax on equipment and machinery. Still need to see the bill to make sure it isnt fluff.

@rdstauffer Glad to see Delegate @TroyAndes and @GregThomasWV made it to the #WVSoS.

@DelegateJMiller Taxpayer funding of political campaign is not a good idea. I am interested in the other judicial reforms.

@WVaRed Gov. Manchin will propose public financing pilot program for Supreme Court races. | (via @aliknez) #WVSoS

@WVaRed Wonder how West Virginians will feel about using taxpayer dollars to fund political campaigns. | #WVSoS #Taxes

@DelegateJMiller If you want more young people Gov, be bold on freedom. More economic freedom will help every she group and esp young people.

@DelegateJMiller Gov’s proposal for young people and economic growth are not promising.

@gazette_opinion Gov. Manchin asking colleges and universities to freeze their tuition/fees for the year.

@DelegateJMiller Gov taking credit for the energy tax we passed this year? That bill fails our state.

@WVaRed This is all way too much pro-coal talk for @KenWardJr. Manchin still hasn’t called out Washington Democrats or Obama. | #WVSoS #Coal

@DelegateJMiller Gov not fighting the war on coal the right way. He is giving in to the belief that carbon dioxide is a pollutant that must be regulated.

@HoppyKercheval Manchin proposes budget for next year with no raises for public employees.

@HoppyKercheval Manchin struggles with the word “sequestration.”  don’t we all.

@DelegateJMiller Gov is accepting the belief of man made global warming. He is not even trying to debate the bad science behind man made global warming.

@HoppyKercheval PBS just showed Jennifer Garner in the audience.

@WVaRed This speech has been almost entirely about the past…very few new ideas or solutions that will create the jobs WVians want. | #WVSoS

@HoppyKercheval Manchin to drug dealers: “Get out of our state while you still can!”

@HoppyKercheval Here’s a story on Manchin’s budget.  http://is.gd/6dNbE

@DelegateJMiller Gov sounds tough on education. He is trying to get those fed funds.

@HoppyKercheval Manchin pushes for 180 day school calendar fix.  Pass the bill: “No excuses this time…we owe it to our children.”

@DelegateJMiller No mention of charter schools though. That is interesting.

@WVaRed Manchin says all West Virginia students must be in school 180 days. Will re-introduce his legislation to require 180 days. | #WVSoS

@HoppyKercheval Are Earl Ray Tomblin and Rick Thompson sitting there wondering if THEY will ever get a chance to make this speech?

@DelegateJMiller Gov not as smooth as he usually is. Maybe it is the recent cold weather.

@HoppyKercheval Last year, Pat White…this year, Jennifer Garner!  Who will it be next year?

@WVaRed Governor Manchin just mentioned a Dolly Parton initiative “Save the Children,” she’s probably smarter than 85% of West Virginia Legislators.

@HoppyKercheval Standing O for JG

@DelegateJMiller Im glad Gov wants to help state police. That is important.

@DelegateJMiller Not a strong address by the Gov. Sounds like he is going to miss opportunities this session.

@WVaRed Text of Gov. Manchin’s 2010 State of the State Address… http://twurl.nl/3sv6p6 (via @wva) #WVSoS #Manchin

@HoppyKercheval Speech over.  Now it begins!

@DelegateJMiller Jennifer Garner is surrounded by people. She seems to be the highlight of the night.

@WVaRed  Gov. Manchin’s speech was very weak on proposals to create jobs, jobs, jobs! WVians have to start asking where are the jobs? | #WVSoS

@stephenskinner How about if we protect WV’s children from bullying at school? Can we add that to this year’s leg agenda?  That was in the SOS two yrs ago

@Your4state Governor Manchin Delivers State of the State Address, Praises Mountain State: http://bit.ly/4tdAOZ

@WVGOP Republican Response to State of State 1/13/2010 http://bit.ly/5rY2H9

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