West Virginia Coal Association Endorses Tomblin

{West Virginia}...The West Virginia Coal Association announced Wednesday it is supporting acting Governor Earl Ray Tomblin in the upcoming gubernatorial election. The industry group referred to Tomblin as a tireless advocate for coal and the most qualified candidate for governor the state's ever had. Tomblin's opponents in the October 4th election include Republican Bill Maloney. The coal association says Maloney has worked in the industry and has friends there, but it views Tomblin as the seasoned, proven leader it needs while it fights the Obama administration over mining-related permits and environmental regulations.