The proprietor of West Virginia

OK, so King Coal may not literally own the Most Unhorizontal State in the Union. But he's about to buy it.

Don Blankenship, CEO of Charleston-based Massey Energy, last week "announced plans to wrest control of at least one chamber of the state Legislature from the majority Democrats in November."

In coordinated press appearances, Blankenship declared war on several dozen lawmakers seeking re-election. He pledged to devote millions of dollars from his personal wealth to "change the leadership of the West Virginia House of Delegates" while also targeting several Senate seats."--AP

For a little background on Massey Energy's track record in West Virginia, check out this CBS story. You may also want to pay a visit to the Ohio Valley Environmental Coalition.