Justice Promises to Make Decision on Governor Run in 'Short Order'
EXCLUSIVE — Sen. Jim Justice (R-WV) plans to decide on whether to run again for West Virginia governor in a matter of weeks, telling the Washington Examiner that he hopes to make up his mind in “way less” than 30 days.
TL;DR
- Sen. Jim Justice (R-WV) is considering a run for West Virginia governor.
- He expects to decide in "way less" than 30 days.
- If he runs, he would challenge current Gov. Patrick Morrisey.
- Justice served two terms as governor before becoming a senator.
- He cited concerns about the state "sliding backward" under Morrisey.
- Justice stated he is not unhappy with his time in the Senate.
- He plans to discuss his decision with Senate Majority Leader John Thune.