Jim Justice is a generational West Virginia politician, which is ironic since he has spent his career in public office claiming he is not a politician.

The latest edition of the MetroNews West Virginia Poll found that 61% of West Virginians view the Republican U.S. senator favorably. Only 23% have an unfavorable opinion of him. His numbers are significantly higher than any other statewide politician.

Additionally, when those same West Virginians were asked their opinion of the best governor in their lifetime, 32% named Justice. The next highest was Joe Manchin at 23%. Current governor Patrick Morrisey came in at 9%.

Rex Repass, chief consultant for Research America, which conducted the poll, said the latest numbers reflect Justice’s continued popularity.

“Over the years when we tracked

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