Quote of the Day

“He has to grow up, but he’s got a good heart."

-- Gov. Joe Manchin, to The Rothenberg Polical Report about state Sen. John Unger, D-Berkeley, and his abrupt departure from the 2nd Congressional District race.

The report said "privately, Unger blamed (Manchin) for thwarting his fundraising," and that "Rumors circulated in Washington and on the Internet that Manchin was working to force Unger out of the race because of some sort of nonaggression pact with (incumbent Rep. Shelley Moore) Capito." Manchin's response: “Absolutely the furthest thing from the truth,” adding of Unger, “he was hesitant from day one. You have to be totally committed to these things.”