West Virginia Democratic Party: Statement From Chairwoman Biafore on Delegate Bates Party Switch
May 12, 2021
May 12, 2021
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, May 12 -- The West Virginia Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chairwoman Belinda Biafore:
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"This is surprising and disappointing. It seems Delegate Bates has public service confused with self-service.
"Delegate Bates has propped himself up on Democratic ideals and his constituency put their faith in him.
"He's turning his back on them.
"It's odd but tell . . .
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"This is surprising and disappointing. It seems Delegate Bates has public service confused with self-service.
"Delegate Bates has propped himself up on Democratic ideals and his constituency put their faith in him.
"He's turning his back on them.
"It's odd but tell . . .