Republican millionaire is making a strong showing against a popular governor running for reelection . John Raese 's campaign is his fourth attempt to win statewide office . Raese says he 's more conservative than the Tea Party . It did n't work during the Depression and it certainly has n't worked now , '' Raese said . Dr . Joe Manchin calls himself ` ` fiercely independent ''
Republican millionaire is making a strong showing against a popular governor running for reelection . John Raese 's campaign is his fourth attempt to win statewide office . Raese says he 's more conservative than the Tea Party . Dr . Joe Manchin calls himself ` ` fiercely independent ''