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Appalachia First Appalachian Labor, through blood, sweat, and tears pulled coal out of these moutains that fueled the steel mills and all manner of manufacturing.

We bulit the US. Despite this, we are left with nothing. It is time we finally put Appalachia First!

04/16/2026

This is a message for KY REPUBLICANS:

Daniel Cameron is an apprentice of McConnell and managed to lose against Andy Beshear in 2023 despite Republicans sweeping all other state-level office.

Andy Barr has received more funding from AIPAC than any other candidate, he is too radical for independents, and endorsed Thomas Massie’s opponent despite Massie’s immense bipartisan support.

Nate Morris is propped up by Elon Musk and other Epstein Class billionaires, he also endorsed Massie’s opposition, and one of his companies took almost 10 million in Taxpayer money that was later “forgiven” (in the form of PPP loans).

If you nominate any of the above to go up against a Democrat like Charles Booker, any Dem with real energy, you are asking for a repeat of the 2019 gubernatorial election.

National opinion is swinging wildly to the Democrats and Trump’s approval rating is bottoming out. You need to nominate someone with broad appeal if you do not want to take chances with the general. If an immensely unpopular Republican goes up against a charismatic Democrat this election could get much more competitive than most people expect, things can go wrong for the GOP very quickly.

This doesn’t even consider the potential for a liberty/conservative independent to join the race, a potentiality that cannot be ruled out—especially when considering how ideologically opposed the more liberty-oriented conservatives are to the current front runners. I wouldn’t be surprised if we see an outsider launch an exploratory committee if something major doesn’t change with the polling averages.

So, with the above in mind I suggest that y’all support someone who can actually pull enough independents to make sure y’all aren’t caught by surprise in the general. Someone without the baggage I’ve described above. That person is Michael Faris—the only grassroots, America First candidate in this race—who is much more acceptable to liberty republicans as well.

If you want to win the general make sure you vote for Michael Faris on May 19!

Donald Trump is expected to make a stop in Kentucky’s Northern Congressional District in support of Thomas Massie’s prim...
03/09/2026

Donald Trump is expected to make a stop in Kentucky’s Northern Congressional District in support of Thomas Massie’s primary challenger Ed Gallrein. Trump has attacked Massie in recent times over his opposition to the Iran war and his push for transparency concerning the Epstein Files.

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03/02/2026

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We need investigations, arrests, and harsh sentences handed out. This administration needs to be investigated. The heads...
03/02/2026

We need investigations, arrests, and harsh sentences handed out. This administration needs to be investigated. The heads of the DOJ and FBI need to be impeached alongside Trump himself for their contributions to covering up the Epstein files and for refusing to prosecute. Previous administrations need investigated.

War is always a good distraction.

We have lost three American lives in this war since it began, lives that should’ve never been lost. Countless Iranian civilians have been killed. This was never our war.

03/02/2026

Zionism is Anti-American.

02/28/2026

Those strikes on Iran came at an awfully convenient time for the Department of Justice and FBI. You can condemn the strikes but keep focused on the Epstein Debacle. We are witnessing the largest coverup in American history (that we’re aware of). These people need to be brought to justice and the most powerful people in the world are standing in the way.
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02/28/2026

US-Israeli attacks have likely commenced with explosions being reported in Tehran.

01/03/2026

This is not what “America First” policies look like.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  JAN. 2, 2026Charleston, WV—Wesley Holden announces Bid for WV Senate District 17Proud 10th-genera...
01/02/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JAN. 2, 2026

Charleston, WV—Wesley Holden announces Bid for WV Senate District 17
Proud 10th-generation West Virginian Wesley Holden launched his campaign for West Virginia’s 17th Senate District today. The district covers much of Kanawha County. An Army veteran awarded the Soldier’s Medal for heroism and 38-year aide to Gov./Sen. Jay Rockefeller IV, he vows to fight for working families left behind by inflation, high health costs, and unresponsive leaders.
As Rockefeller’s Deputy State Director, Holden helped flood victims, miners with Black Lung claims, the disabled, and veterans navigate bureaucracy—work he calls “about people, not politics.” He pledges to prioritize lowering living costs, strengthening education, expanding jobs, protecting rights, and ensuring fair taxes and utilities. Government, he says, must serve the many, not the few.
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12/23/2025

Donald Trump ran on putting America First but has shown time and time again that he will do everything in his power to prioritize the interests of his billionaire friends. Sending billions to Israel and Argentina while our roads crumble isn’t “America First”—as your next Senator I will stand up for Appalachian interests and fight against wasteful government spending.

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