Patricia Rucker
Socialism is not the Answer
Recent polls, articles and opinion pieces describe the rise in popularity of socialism. The Democratic Socialists claim that their ranks are growing. There have been recent high-profile political victories by socialist candidates in various parts of the United States. Among millennials, there is a certain coolness about socialism. Young people are attracted to it because they think it brings people together. My personal experiences with socialism have shown me how devastating it can be
Read More >>WV is over regulated…
As we watch government and taxes grow every year in West Virginia, we see our bank accounts and individual liberties shrink and our opportunities for a better life for ourselves and our children diminished. At the recent Eastern Panhandle Business Association forum I was struck by yet another devastating ranking for West Virginia mentioned by several speakers. West Virginia ranks 50th with regard to regulation - making it the most over regulated state in the nation. What we need instead
Read More >>Limited Government can unlock Unlimited Opportunity
I believe West Virginia’s government is too big and unaccountable to the people. Too many aspects of our daily lives are being dictated by politicians in Charleston. I want to shrink the size of government, returning more control to counties and local communities. As West Virginia struggles and loses population, the government continues to grow. I’ve proposed that the size of state government should be linked to population growth. As a state senator, I won’t forget that all “state money
Read More >>Eastern Panhandle Business Association Endorsement!
The Rucker for West Virginia Campaign is pleased and proud to announce that Patricia Rucker, candidate for the West Virginia State Senate in the 16th District has been endorsed by the Eastern Panhandle Business Association. Said Patricia, “The EPBA is the pre-eminent business organization in the Eastern Panhandle. I am proud of their endorsement. I look forward to working with their membership that includes business both big and small to improve West Virginia’s economy. A strong ec
Read More >>Proud to Announce another endorsement!
The Rucker for WV campaign is pleased to announce that Patricia Rucker, candidate for the West Virginia State Senate in the 16th District, has been endorsed by the West Virginia Bankers Association Political Action Committee. Said Chairman Joe Ellison, “We pride ourselves in supporting those candidates who take an expansive view of their role as potential legislators in matters of economic development…” Said Patricia Rucker, “I agree with the WV Bankers Association view that the role
Read More >>Fairer Tax Structure for WV
I love living in Jefferson County and West Virginia, but am concerned about the direction of our state. Despite the wonderful resources we have been blessed with, we lag behind in economic opportunity. It almost seems as if our leaders in Charleston have insisted in holding us back. The new Republican controlled legislature has made initial progress in reforming our legal system - something I consider absolutely essential if we want to allow our economy to thrive. I am encouraged by the reform
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