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GOP Senate candidate and former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship speaks to the media about current polling results in the Marriott Charleston Town Center on the night of primary Election Day in Charleston, W.Va., Tuesday, May 8, 2018. (Craig Hudson/Charleston Gazette-Mail via AP) ** FILE **

Don Blankenship announces spoiler’s bid in West Virginia Senate race

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

GOP Senate candidate and former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship speaks to the media about current polling results in the Marriott Charleston Town Center on the night of primary Election Day in Charleston, W.Va., Tuesday, May 8, 2018. (Craig Hudson/Charleston Gazette-Mail via AP) ** FILE **

Don Blankenship devising ways to kneecap Patrick Morrisey’s Senate bid

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

Retiree Don Smith, of Alum Creek, W.Va., talks with his wife, Marilyn, about his ballot after voting in the Republican primary Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at Midway Elementary School in Alum Creek. Smith voted for Congressman Evan Jenkins in the U.S. Senate primary. Smith says he wants to see incumbent Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin voted out of office. (AP Photo/John Raby)

The Latest: 3 GOP West Virginia senators lose in primaries

Associated Press

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‘Cocaine Mitch’ McConnell trolls Don Blankenship

By Victor Morton - The Washington Times

Former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship speaks to supporters in Charleston, W.Va., Tuesday, May 8, 2018. Blankenship is among the top three Republican candidates vying to take on Sen. Joe Manchin. The Democratic incumbent is expected to coast in his own primary. (AP Photo/Tyler Evert)

Ex-CEO Blankenship loses GOP race but won’t stop fighting

By JOHN RABY and BILL BARROW - Associated Press

Patrick Morrisey heading into the Fox News GOP debate on Tuesday, May 1, 2018, in Morgantown, W. Va. (William Wotring/The Dominion-Post via AP) ** FILE **

Patrick Morrisey fends off Don Blankenship, Evan Jenkins in West Virginia Senate primary

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

In this Jan. 18, 2018, file photo, former Massey CEO and West Virginia Republican Senatorial candidate, Don Blankenship, speaks during a town hall to kick off his campaign in Logan, W.Va. Blankenship went from prison to politics after serving a one-year sentence related to the deadliest U.S. mine disaster in four decades. His quest: To take down the man he blames for fueling public distrust of him, Democratic U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

The Latest: Feds say Blankenship claim isn’t violation

Associated Press

"Tomorrow, West Virginia will send the swamp a message — no one, and I mean, no one will tell us how to vote," West Virginia Republican senatorial candidate Don Blankenship said on Monday. "As some have said, I am Trumpier than Trump and this morning proves it." (Associated Press)

Donald Trump slams West Virginia GOP Senate candidate Don Blankenship

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

In this Jan. 18, 2018, file photo, former Massey CEO and West Virginia Republican Senatorial candidate, Don Blankenship, speaks during a town hall to kick off his campaign in Logan, W.Va. Blankenship went from prison to politics after serving a one-year sentence related to the deadliest U.S. mine disaster in four decades. His quest: To take down the man he blames for fueling public distrust of him, Democratic U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

In W.Va., Blankenship defiant as Trump tweets against him

By JOHN RABY and CATHERINE LUCEY - Associated Press

In this Jan. 18, 2018, file photo, former Massey CEO and West Virginia Republican Senatorial candidate, Don Blankenship, speaks during a town hall to kick off his campaign in Logan, W.Va. Blankenship went from prison to politics after serving a one-year sentence related to the deadliest U.S. mine disaster in four decades. His quest: To take down the man he blames for fueling public distrust of him, Democratic U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

From prison to politics, ex-coal CEO set for Senate vote

By JOHN RABY - Associated Press

In this Jan. 18, 2018, file photo, former Massey CEO and West Virginia Republican Senatorial candidate, Don Blankenship, speaks during a town hall to kick off his campaign in Logan, W.Va. Blankenship went from prison to politics after serving a one-year sentence related to the deadliest U.S. mine disaster in four decades. His quest: To take down the man he blames for fueling public distrust of him, Democratic U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

The Latest: Morrisey says Blankenship didn’t reveal finances

Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 18, 2018, file photo, former Massey CEO and West Virginia Republican Senatorial candidate, Don Blankenship, speaks during a town hall to kick off his campaign in Logan, W. Va. Blankenship has unleashed a political ad that takes swipes at &quot;China people&quot; and calls the Senate majority leader &quot;Cocaine Mitch.&quot; His ad says McConnell has created jobs for &quot;China people&quot; and charges that his &quot;China family&quot; has given him millions of dollars.McConnell's wife is U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, whose parents are originally from China.(AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

Ex-coal baron takes swipe at “China people” in political ad

By JOHN RABY and JONATHAN MATTISE - Associated Press

Evan Jenkins heads into the Fox News GOP debate on Tuesday, May 1, 2018, in Morgantown, W. Va. (William Wotring /The Dominion-Post via AP)

Senate leader gets no support from 3 warring GOP candidates

By JOHN RABY - Associated Press

The contentious forum, which was hosted by Fox News, quickly became nasty. The three candidates traded insults and barbs throughout the primary debate in Morgantown, West Virginia, on Tuesday. (Associated Press)

Evan Jenkins slams Patrick Morrisey for representing ‘pill pushers’ in West Virginia debate

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

In this Jan. 18, 2018, file photo, former Massey CEO and West Virginia Republican Senatorial candidate, Don Blankenship, speaks during a town hall to kick off his campaign in Logan, W.Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

Don Blankenship targets Mitch McConnell in West Virginia primary bid

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

West Virginia editorial roundup

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GOP candidates rip Manchin, praise Trump at Senate forum

By JOHN RABY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 18, 2018, file photo, former Massey CEO and West Virginia Republican Senatorial candidate, Don Blankenship, speaks during a town hall to kick off his campaign in Logan, W.Va. Blankenship claims documents that would have assisted his defense weren't made available to his attorneys before his trial and he's asking a federal court to vacate his misdemeanor conviction. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

Motion seeks to erase ex-Massey CEO Blankenship’s conviction

By JOHN RABY - Associated Press

Ex-Massey CEO Blankenship claims trial documents withheld

Associated Press

West Virginia Republican senatorial candidate Don Blankenship, the former Massey Energy CEO who spent a year in federal prison in connection with a deadly explosion, is within striking distance of becoming the challenger to Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin III, polling data show. (Associated Press/File)

Don Blankenship’s West Virginia Senate campaign fought by national Republicans

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times