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Don Blankenship
May 9, 2018
Sarah Jones
Are West Virginia Republicans in Trouble?
With the defeat of Don Blankenship, establishment Republicans had a good night. But they also have some cause for concern.
May 8, 2018
Jeet Heer
How the Republican Party Eats Itself, But Stays Alive
The U.S. Senate race in West Virginia is a window into the GOP's future under Trump—and perhaps beyond.
March 30, 2018
Mason Adams
Trump’s Dark Reflection
Don Blankenship is one of the most hated men in West Virginia. Thanks to the president, he could be the state's next senator.
December 8, 2017
Sarah Jones
Twenty-nine people are dead because of this coal baron. Now he’s running for Senate.
October 6, 2016
Sarah Jones
Don Blankenship, political prisoner?
April 6, 2016
Emma Foehringer Merchant
This devastating video distills the human impact of coal accidents.
April 6, 2016
Emma Foehringer Merchant
A coal executive is going to jail over West Virginia mine disaster.
July 20, 2010
Seyward Darby
What You Need to Know About the Democrat Who Wants Robert Byrd's Seat
June 29, 2010
Bradford Plumer
Byrd's Late Coal Conversion
April 12, 2010
Jonathan Chait
Don Blankenship Is Right!
April 7, 2010
Jonathan Chait
In Blankenship We Trust
January 25, 2010
Jesse Zwick
Old Senator, New Tricks

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