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We have criticized him greatly in the past for his various policy positions and the way he has conducted his businesses. However all that conduct was done while he was a Democrat. Today he's a Republican so we look forward to moving forward.

Conrad Lucas, GOP chairman of West Virginia, on the news that Gov. Jim Justice is switching from the Democratic to Republican party. As a Democrat, the GOP criticized him for owing millions in back taxes, among other things.

Conrad Lucas, GOP chairman of West Virginia, on the news that Gov. Jim Justice is switching from the Democratic to Republican party. As a Democrat, the GOP criticized him for owing millions in back taxes, among other things.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.