West Virginia GOP State Sen. Craig Blair's Primary Race Loss

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
West Virginia GOP State Sen. Craig Blair lost his primary race due to his support for a bill that critics say would provide healthcare for illegal immigrants. Stand For Us PAC campaigned against him, spending over $400,000 to inform constituents about the issue.

Key Points

  • Stand For Us PAC spent over $400,000 to defeat Blair
  • Blair's support for West Virginia Senate Bill 325 was a key factor in his defeat
  • Blair's stance on subsidizing healthcare for illegal immigrants led to his loss

Pros

  • Stand For Us PAC held an incumbent accountable for his stance on illegal immigration
  • Increased awareness among constituents about the issue of subsidizing healthcare for illegal immigrants

Cons

  • Loss of a long-standing Republican Party member in West Virginia