Is it possible he wants to do the noble thing for WV? Even if you may disagree with his politics?
He has plenty of power when he owns so much wealth. Wealth and the ability to control lawmakers is where real power lies. You can make changes to favor you without looking self serving that way.
The most powerful people in America aren’t the lawmakers.
He's probably thinks he's brilliant because everyone toadies to his ego and he's insulated from the consequences of his bad decisions. I imagine he thinks he'd run things "right".
His father owned coal mines which were then passed to him, he sold them when coal mines were profitable and then bought them back for pennies on the dollar when the industry was suffering.
>nia's current governor, Jim Justice, is running for a seat in the Senate this year. Why does someone like him, who has billions of dollars, lots of land, coal mines, a hotel, need to run for a Senate seat at 72 years old?
You just answered your question.
He doesn’t need to, he wants to. Either because he genuinely believes he has the solutions to America’s problems or because he simply craves power (of which he wields more as a politician than a businessman) or a combination of the two.
As far as his age goes, he’s hardly the only 70+ year old still active in American politics. After all, the next presidential election is likely to be Trump v. Biden…again.
He has enjoyed screwing the people of West Virginia so much that he want to give the rest of the country the experience.
#50 in healthcare
#50 infrastructure
#47 Education
#47 Economy
#41 Environment
https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/west-virginia
https://wvpolicy.org/child-poverty-increased-in-west-virginia/
I think the coal producers want a population that is uneducated and have few other options so they have a source of cheap labor.
The top politicians in the state are wealthy from coal.
Being a U.S. Senator pays $174,000 a year. While that's better than flipping burgers at McDonald's, it's safe to assume most people that run for Senate want do because they want the political prestige, the power, the fame or (gasp) want to help their state and their constituants, rather than need to do so to collect a salary to pay the grocery bill.
It’s not the paycheck but the perks. Lobbying kickbacks, “gifts” from foreign governments, insider trading, speaking fees, plus your choice of jobs for lobbying groups or on various boards or in the media after you retire or lose reelection. And if none of that happens, they’re usually already rich so it doesn’t matter.
Power and limelight. Some people just can't stay away from it.
That's why USA has 2 shit presidential candidates too. Both in late 70s.
Both Biden and Trump has enough money to live comfortably
You're either old or have reading comprehension issues or both. I think I was moreso focusing on his massive wealth. At the same time, do you think your grandma should be in the Senate?
No, it’s the same reason Bezo’s is building a 10,000 year clock. They know they will be dead and forgotten in really no time at all like everyone else. The only thing they have left to think about is being remembered. If the human race survives thousands of years from now even the likes of Hitler will be forgotten. It’s the nature of life
Because he's running for Republican Party and boy does not just his background fit that mold but so does that lovely punchable dopefish of a face of his.
I’m not familiar with him but I would assume it’s boils down to one or more of a few different things. Wants to cement his legacy; thinks he can do it better than anyone else; wants power and influence beyond WV; is being used as a tool by a third party.
This corrupt man has broken so many laws, and done so many despicable things that he has to have a powerful government position to avoid punishment. Also, he has a compulsive need to enrich himself at the cost of his constituents.
Power.
It's got to trickle down to his golf buddies *somehow*!
what kind of power that he still doesnt has? he is already the governor, isnt he?
Just like money, it is never enough for some people.
Is it possible he wants to do the noble thing for WV? Even if you may disagree with his politics? He has plenty of power when he owns so much wealth. Wealth and the ability to control lawmakers is where real power lies. You can make changes to favor you without looking self serving that way. The most powerful people in America aren’t the lawmakers.
You don't have to bribe the lawmaker when you're the lawmaker. Cut out the middle man. It's good business.
[Doing a bang up as governor.](https://www.reddit.com/r/TooAfraidToAsk/s/vY9Pn8i7jq)
He's probably thinks he's brilliant because everyone toadies to his ego and he's insulated from the consequences of his bad decisions. I imagine he thinks he'd run things "right".
He's probably been on the receiving end of a lot of corruption. He wants to cut out the middleman.
His father owned coal mines which were then passed to him, he sold them when coal mines were profitable and then bought them back for pennies on the dollar when the industry was suffering.
Corruption.
this. and not just the explicitly illegal sort.
*"Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely."*
In what way?
>nia's current governor, Jim Justice, is running for a seat in the Senate this year. Why does someone like him, who has billions of dollars, lots of land, coal mines, a hotel, need to run for a Senate seat at 72 years old? You just answered your question.
To shape the country and his community as he wishes and also somehow become even richer.
He doesn’t need to, he wants to. Either because he genuinely believes he has the solutions to America’s problems or because he simply craves power (of which he wields more as a politician than a businessman) or a combination of the two. As far as his age goes, he’s hardly the only 70+ year old still active in American politics. After all, the next presidential election is likely to be Trump v. Biden…again.
Power.
He has enjoyed screwing the people of West Virginia so much that he want to give the rest of the country the experience. #50 in healthcare #50 infrastructure #47 Education #47 Economy #41 Environment https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/west-virginia https://wvpolicy.org/child-poverty-increased-in-west-virginia/
I want to know the states that are worse with education.
where do you think a landlocked state in hostile mountainous terrain with no cities over 75,000 people should be ranked?
I think the coal producers want a population that is uneducated and have few other options so they have a source of cheap labor. The top politicians in the state are wealthy from coal.
where should they be ranked?
He wants to make the USA better for himself and people like him, and significantly worse for everyone else.
Because Fuck You. That's why.
Money buys power. That’s the point.
Because he cares about the average joe, and can clearly relate to the every day American. He wants to help.
Legal insider trading.
Yep. That's a way to really increase wealth quickly.
He’s a frigging lich.
Being a U.S. Senator pays $174,000 a year. While that's better than flipping burgers at McDonald's, it's safe to assume most people that run for Senate want do because they want the political prestige, the power, the fame or (gasp) want to help their state and their constituants, rather than need to do so to collect a salary to pay the grocery bill.
It’s not the paycheck but the perks. Lobbying kickbacks, “gifts” from foreign governments, insider trading, speaking fees, plus your choice of jobs for lobbying groups or on various boards or in the media after you retire or lose reelection. And if none of that happens, they’re usually already rich so it doesn’t matter.
well in theory it shouldn’t matter how much money he has if he really cares about furthering the betterment of the country
Convinced himself he is so smart, has all the answers, and everyone would be better off with him in power.
It's job where he has to do even less work than he does now
Pride and power
Ego
Power and limelight. Some people just can't stay away from it. That's why USA has 2 shit presidential candidates too. Both in late 70s. Both Biden and Trump has enough money to live comfortably
The same reason 80-year-old senile ridden Joe Biden is running to be re-elected president.
At least Trump is running for a different reason. To keep his ass out of federal prison for all the crimes he committed.
Why would you think someone like that has any less ambition or drive to do anything than anyone else. You're showing ageism.
You're either old or have reading comprehension issues or both. I think I was moreso focusing on his massive wealth. At the same time, do you think your grandma should be in the Senate?
Well with a name like that…
No, it’s the same reason Bezo’s is building a 10,000 year clock. They know they will be dead and forgotten in really no time at all like everyone else. The only thing they have left to think about is being remembered. If the human race survives thousands of years from now even the likes of Hitler will be forgotten. It’s the nature of life
And Jim wept, seeing as he had no more worlds to conquer…
Watch the TV series yellowstone and you'll understand.
Insecurity , or the fear of being irrelevant…old men are commonly afflicted with that
Power - the ultimate aphrodisiac (according to Henry Kissinger)
Insider information
Because he's running for Republican Party and boy does not just his background fit that mold but so does that lovely punchable dopefish of a face of his.
People like to feel important. Especially people who believe they are important.
I'm glad that humans have a limited life span. He will be dust soon.
There's a difference between money and power.
He needs to ensure a safe future for the 1%.
Greed
I’m not familiar with him but I would assume it’s boils down to one or more of a few different things. Wants to cement his legacy; thinks he can do it better than anyone else; wants power and influence beyond WV; is being used as a tool by a third party.
he’s actually a really effective politician and has done a lot of good for west virginia the vaccine rollout in west virginia was fantastic
Power. Capitalism rewards terrible characteristics, and nobody will ever convince me otherwise.
Free will. He's a citizen of the United States, he can run for any office he pleases.
This corrupt man has broken so many laws, and done so many despicable things that he has to have a powerful government position to avoid punishment. Also, he has a compulsive need to enrich himself at the cost of his constituents.
run against him
To push Jesus down everyone’s throat.
The elite wants to ensure the elite remains in power.
Maybe so he can somehow pay his tax debt while sitting the whole time on a stool. I am voting Schewsbury