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She is joined by her husband at a rally for Raese, who is batting Gov. Joe Manchin for the seat held by the late Robert C. Byrd Jr. Palin has been crossing the nation, building up IOUs in this midterm election.

West Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin announced on Tuesday his plans for a U.S. Senate bid this fall. The governor said during a press conference with reporters that he'll run for the seat held by the late Robert C. Byrd.

West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin on Wednesday put off naming a successor to the late Senator Robert Byrd, which could further complicate passage of financial reform legislation in the U.S. Senate .

Sen. Robert C. Byrd, who holds the record as the longest-serving member of Congress, is seriously ill in a Washington-area hospital.

West Virginia Sen. Robert C. Byrd became the longest-serving lawmaker in congressional history Wednesday, a milestone to be marked with a morning of Senate tributes and a special resolution....