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Republican W.Va. Candidate Killed During Sandy Will Remain on Ballot

Oct. 31, 2012 6:51pm Jason Howerton

John Rose Sr. Dies During Hurricane Sandy But Will Remain on Ballot

A truck makes it way through a snow-covered road in Beaver, W.Va., Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012. Superstorm Sandy has already dumped up to 2 feet of snow in West Virginia, cutting electricity to about 271,00 customers and closing dozens of roads. (Credit: AP)

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A West Virginia legislative candidate will remain on Tuesday’s ballot following his death in superstorm Sandy.

A son of John Rose Sr. says a falling tree limb killed the 60-year-old Tuesday afternoon as he checked fences on his Barbour County deer farm.

Rose was a Republican running in the 47th House of Delegates district. His death triggers a special write-in candidate filing period.

Those interested in becoming write-in candidates must file with the Secretary of State’s office by 5 p.m. Thursday.

But voters can also still choose Rose. If he were to win, the governor would appoint one of three replacements recommended by a GOP committee.

Rose was challenging House Education Chair Mary Poling, a Democrat. Just over 930 county voters had cast early in-person or absentee ballots by Wednesday.

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alias.stone
Posted on November 1, 2012 at 4:54am
My heart goes out to his family and also to our country for losing a good man.

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- smallcraftadvisory
  Posted on November 1, 2012 at 6:09am
  A good man has left us, let us hope that there is one in the wings that will take his place. Read fresh political commentary at: http://smallcraftadvisorychronicles.blogspot.com/
  
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resme
Posted on November 1, 2012 at 12:49am
Sadly, I agree.

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kindling
Posted on October 31, 2012 at 11:16pm
I am so glad I am not in politics so when I die no one will mock my death. RIP sir.

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- G-WHIZ
  Posted on November 1, 2012 at 11:39am
  Sinced the DEMS can vote-while-DEAD….Republicans sould be able to be elected-DEAD! :>)
  
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the_truth_or_not
Posted on October 31, 2012 at 10:03pm
But voters can also still choose Rose. If he were to win, the governor would appoint one of three replacements recommended by a GOP committee.

First let me say, GOD rest his soul and all those that have lost their lives to this horrific storm. Their families have my condolences.

Now to my comment. How embarrassing would that be if you loose the election to a dead man?

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FreeUsAll
Posted on October 31, 2012 at 9:50pm
@YOUNG_REPUBLICAN

“But what more would you expect from an amoral third-party voter”

Amoral? Without morals? I mean this in all sincerity and with kindness – please read this attached article. It will give you better insight as to the morals of libertarians.
http://mises.org/daily/2616.

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FreeUsAll
Posted on October 31, 2012 at 9:43pm
@Individualism… again

“to you neo cons its ok if its a muslim but not ok if its a tyrant.”

Touché!

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FreeUsAll
Posted on October 31, 2012 at 9:31pm
Indie,

I wonder if anyone sees the backlash to your comment like I do. If it was a democrat, then dog-pile on that puppy, but if it’s a republican and it’s on. I do wish more would leave their D and R tribes and join the freedom-lovers. Get rid of the blind following, it’s destroying all of us.

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dissentnow
Posted on October 31, 2012 at 9:30pm
“But what more would you expect from an amoral third-party voter”

Although i dont like, nor do i approve of individual’s comment, there is nothing wrong with being a 3rd party voter. That is narrow-minded on your part.

“If you’re a Christian you should never make light of someones death, even if you disagreed with their politics”
You’re new to the blaze, aren’t you?

RIP

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Individualism
Posted on October 31, 2012 at 8:57pm
to you neo cons its ok if its a muslim but not ok if its a tyrant.

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Young_Republican
Posted on October 31, 2012 at 8:36pm
What a hate-filled comment. But what more would you expect from an amoral third-party voter

This is what I hate about politics. If you’re a Christian you should never make light of someones death, even if you disagreed with their politics.

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Hazzard
Posted on October 31, 2012 at 8:09pm
That is an entirely inapporiate comment. It is a shame it was anyone!

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Ishmot2
Posted on October 31, 2012 at 7:34pm
If he were Democrat he could rally for some dead people votes!

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Iam4America
Posted on October 31, 2012 at 7:30pm
RIP. Our prayers go out to the family.

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everydaywoman
Posted on October 31, 2012 at 7:24pm
Man. Condolences to his family.

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Patriot of My America
Posted on October 31, 2012 at 7:21pm
That is a real travisty and the family has the heart felt condolences of all. West Virgina is a very nice place with nice people.

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- The_Jerk
  Posted on October 31, 2012 at 8:14pm
  That’s because they’re all related.
  
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- FreeUsAll
  Posted on October 31, 2012 at 9:32pm
  @THE-JERK
  
  Lmfao!
  
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- DonaldH
  Posted on November 1, 2012 at 6:15am
  I bet both the Jerk and FreeusAll fathers are also their great uncles, as well
  
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Observer
Posted on October 31, 2012 at 7:16pm
I remember 51 years ago in the State of Iowa a member of the Iowa state government died in front of our farm. A deer ran into him when he was putting a candidate voting sign in our neighbours yard. Crushed his neck. Pour fellow. Dad and couldn’t do anything for him but put his body by the side of the road with a sign explaining what happened. Back then, no telephone or transportation around. Took a few hours for someone to come by and report what happen. I am sad when the unexpected happens.

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SaturdaysWarrior76
Posted on October 31, 2012 at 7:06pm
Here was a good American doing his civic duty. God bless him for doing that, and God bless his family in their loss. This is a tragic story, but can have a (somewhat) happy ending if he wins, and the Democrat loses!

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- FreeUsAll
  Posted on October 31, 2012 at 9:36pm
  A good American doing his civic duty? Did I miss something? When, in present-day, does any politician think of it as a civic duty? I think the words are power hungry if you’re referring to the current political class.
  
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- DonaldH
  Posted on November 1, 2012 at 6:22am
  @freeusall– you should follow the old adage of “if you’re an dumb-A**- then keep your big yap shut”—- well, it’s not an old adage but after reading several of your posts,, it clearly applied to you…
  
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claymoremacm
Posted on October 31, 2012 at 7:04pm
Tragic! never go into the woods when it is windy,widow makers are waiting…..

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usamom
Posted on October 31, 2012 at 7:04pm
So Sad, hope he still wins

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IMCHRISTIAN
Posted on October 31, 2012 at 7:00pm
It was so sad, My thoughts and prayers are with family and friends.

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Polarized America
Posted on October 31, 2012 at 6:57pm
…† rip..† hope he wins

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- DonaldH
  Posted on October 31, 2012 at 7:08pm
  As a West Virginian I can say,,— and I’m not making this up because they just put another Democrat elected official in Federal prison for voter fraud,,— if he can get 50% of the dead democrats that vote in Boone, Logan and Mingo’s County then he might just pull the election out…
  
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- Polarized America
  Posted on October 31, 2012 at 7:20pm
  I’m sur they’ll be looking out for voter fraud very closely DONALDH good luck
  btw…glad you made it threw ” Sandy ” but WOW ~ 3 feet of snow :-(
  
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- DonaldH
  Posted on November 1, 2012 at 6:10am
  Polarized, We made it through and are making it through the aftermath of Sandy thanks to the advice of Glenn Beck– we have plenty of cash in our Liberty gun safe– we have plenty of food in what my wife has dubbed our “war room” and we have alt. power sources to heat and power our home.. Fortunately for us, West Virginia being one of the last bastions in America of ONE CULTURE- ONE LANGUAGE- ONE PEOPLE so we don’t have to worry about looters and rogues.. West Virginia is ALMOST Heaven– if we were just a little close to Texas then together we would be ‘heaven on Earth”
  
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toomuchgovt
Posted on October 31, 2012 at 6:54pm
No words, just sorrow.

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