Our Views: ; Political Competition has Tangible Benefits; with 35 Republicans in the House,; the Legislative Railroad Is Sidelined

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WEST Virginia voters gave Democrats control of the House of Delegates 80 years ago and never looked back. The one-party system has led to some dreadful legislation.

With few Republicans watching, Democrats can railroad legislation through without pausing for a breath. Republicans have long lacked the votes needed to stop a suspension of the rules.

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Our Views: ; Political Competition has Tangible Benefits; with 35 Republicans in the House,; the Legislative Railroad Is Sidelined

That changed last week when for the first time in decades, West Virg...

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