Seth Sturm | Democratic Justice

Read the full investigation into how a $948.61 reimbursement was weaponized into a hostile political takeover, and how a state party dismantled a federally mandated campaign finance firewall: democraticjustice.org/west-virginia-…

While the criminal investigation remained open, Pushkin, then 54, filed paperwork with the @wvsosoffice naming himself the chair of the WVYD and secured a charter from @youngdems. For the first time since McCain-Feingold in 2002, @TheDemocrats and the YDA are directly connected.

WV lawmaker & chair of @WVDemocrats, @pushkinforhouse filed a criminal complaint against the president of the @WVYoungDems for $948.61 in printing, website hosting, and registration fees. Witnesses contradicted the complaint. Prosecutors kept the case open for 18 months anyway.

Great conversation. Thank you Chris for allowing me the first few minutes to discuss how party officials for the @wvdemocrats seized control of the @WVYoungDems PAC using questionable and potentially unlawful tactics.

@TheEclecticRad The hosts of If Books Could Kill said it best.

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I'm gonna go ahead and say it. In 2025 there is no damn reason a man is missing miles deep in a coal mine and nobody is showing up to help?!? Where ARE our federal leaders?!?

@paulajean2020 @wvdemocrats Don't forget that in 2024 WVDP Vice Chair for CD2 Cody Thompson openly campaigned against @maryannclaytor, one of the highest performing statewide Dems in 2024 on a fraction of their money. She was denied polling opportunities. Denied voter files. This is not the way to lead.

@paulajean2020 @wvdemocrats 2022 delivered the single most devastating election in West Virginia Democratic history. In 2024 WV Democrats performed worse than any other state's Democrats. WV Legislative Losses ('21-'25): House: 44% of seats (16 → 9)​ Senate: 82% of seats (11 → 2)

This is exactly why @wvdemocrats are failing. They do not care about voters. Being insulting on social media does not win voters hearts.