From the Charleston Daily Mail:

WEST Virginians are still stuck at 49th in per capita income. Voters sick of that may want to address some of the factors that cause corporations to be reluctant to do business here.

One of those factors is the state’s perceived hostility to business. Part of that reputation stems from Attorney General Darrell McGraw’s use of that office.

The Daily Mail endorses Republican Dan Greear, 40, for attorney general. He could protect consumers every bit as well without any of the arrogance, cronyism and secrecy that have clouded McGraw’s tenure.

McGraw, now 71, has turned the office into a kind of tort law firm that seeks damages from corporations. McGraw allows private lawyers – often, campaign contributors – to wield the power of the state in class-action suits against businesses.

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